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Chulpa
Object Number 2004.29.9826
Display Title Chulpa
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Peru / Sillustani / (Puno) / Chulpa-sepulcro Inalco - Sillustani - Puno / 2/2/'07. Dear Prof. Putnam, Dr. Uhle is at this place investigating some of these chulpas that have not been disturbed. He has promised to notfy us when ready so we may join him. Farabee
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1900
Culture
  • Peruvian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Sillustani
Materials Print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.97 × 8.89 cm (5 1/2 × 3 1/2 in.)

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