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Object Number 2004.24.17041
Display Title Burial tower, Chullpa
Descriptions
Object Description Burial Tower or Chulpa, Bolivia: Sillustani. CF. Plate 47 in P. Kelemen, "Medieval American Art," vol. II
Subject
  • Burial
  • tower
  • Structure
  • Chullpa
Department Photographic
Date 1943
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • South Andean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Bolivia
Additional Geographic Terms Sillustani
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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