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Object Number
38-28-30/4200
Display Title
Gourd
Descriptions
Object Description
Gourd - containing insects and with mouth stuffed with cotton: V II 1 Lagenania siceraria (molina) Standl cotton + feather wrappings: 30/4200 V II 1 The insect segment are the remains of the pupae y several larvae y the sapirphag are genus Callitrogo ( Cochliomyia adn Chrysomya.) Ma Tarvle
Inventory Description
Organic, gourd, bottle, seeds inside?
Classification
- Organic
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Paracas Necropolis
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
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Ica Region
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Pisco Province
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Paracas
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Paracas Necropolis
Intrasite
Mummy bundle
Materials
Gourd
Dimensions
Overall: 7.7 x 6.8 x 6.9 cm (3 1/16 x 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
38-28-30/4200
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