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Object Number 46-77-30/8039.1
Display Title Copper whorl - found associated with mummy bundle 30/8003
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, discoidal
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lambayeque Region / <County> / <City> / Zapallan
Intrasite Grave Y
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Chillon Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.2 cm (1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/8039.1

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