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Object Number 46-77-30/6881.5
Display Title Large bruja's (witch doctor) outfit
Descriptions
Object Description Large bruja's (witch doctor) outfit consisting of bones, shell and metal pieces and stone. 30 pieces: Large bruja's (witch doctor) outfit. Two roughly rectangular fragments of sheet metal which match along one edge. Approximately 93 mm x 41 mm and 98 mm x 60 mm. Substrate copper (?) with brown corrosion product. Areas of silvery metal adhering to substrate.
Inventory Description Ground stone object, roughly oval shaped, flat, brown in color
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 x 3.6 x 1.2 cm (2 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6881.5

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