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Object Number 46-77-30/6881.3
Display Title Large bruja's (witch doctor) outfit consisting of bones, shell and metal pieces
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone tubes, some wrapped with twine
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 22.5 x 3.1 x 3.1 cm (8 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 19
Label on object 46-77-30/6881

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