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Object made from two human femora
Media Restricted
Object Number 2004.24.15602
Display Title Object made from two human femora
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Studio
  • Worked and Unspecified Material
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Artifact
  • Bone
Department Photographic
Date 1942
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Pisco
Intrasite Grave
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 8.26 cm (5 x 3 1/4 in.)

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