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Object Number 38-28-30/4186
Display Title Maize cob
Descriptions
Object Description Maize cob.: V I 13 Zea Mays L. Maize Kernals on Cob, Flint. var. indunata Det. by Paul A. Vestal Botanical Museum, Harvard University July 11 1938
Inventory Description Organic, floral remain, corn cob
Classification
  • Corn
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paracas Necropolis
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Paracas / Paracas Necropolis
Intrasite Mummy bundle
Materials Corn
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 2.9 x 2 cm (1 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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