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Decorated gourds
Object Number 2004.24.642
Display Title Decorated gourds
Descriptions
Subject
  • Gourd
  • Decorated
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Negative, glass plate

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