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Balance beam
Object Number 42-12-30/3365
Display Title Balance beam
Descriptions
Object Description Hollow wooden beam with oval cross-section. At center four small holes drilled in a square, two cords threaded through. Notches carved into one end of beam on both sides.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, utensil, hollow, oval in section, 2 cords threaded through
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Nasca
Materials Wood, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 3.3 x 1.6 cm (10 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3365

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