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Ancient Peruvian doll made of gold-leaf and dressed in cloth
Ancient Peruvian doll made of gold-leaf and dressed in cloth
Object Number 2004.29.8840
Display Title Ancient Peruvian doll made of gold-leaf and dressed in cloth
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Peru / South America / Found near Lima, where a doll-making industry of a high standard existed before the coming of the Spaniards: An ancient Peruvian doll made of gold-leaf and dressed in cloth. / Reproductions by Courtesy of Messrs. George G Harrap, the Publishers of "Dolls and Puppets."
Department Photographic
Culture
  • South American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 × 6.985 cm (4 × 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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