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Balance beam
Object Number 44-31-30/4303
Display Title Balance beam
Descriptions
Object Description Carved bone balance beam: Balance beam; carved bone.
Inventory Description Bone scale, carved design, punctuate design, wool string, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 1.2 x 0.4 cm (3 1/8 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-31-30/4303

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