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Object Number 85-9-30/38328A
Display Title Scepter, stone and wood
Descriptions
Object Description Carved scepter with stone head. Original entry see: 38328b
Inventory Description Organic, wood, carved, cylindrical wood, incised, diamond pattern, split end
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / <State> / <County> / <City> / Ancient Grave
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 86 x 2.7 cm (33 7/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38328

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