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God's eye
Object Number 46-77-30/6151
Display Title God's eye
Descriptions
Object Description Cloth "eye" with copper face: God's eye; split canes wrapped with brown, blue, red camelid and brown and white cotton. Metal low relief plate attached over god's eye on one side, design of face.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, ornament, two cross sticks, wrapped with fiber, god's eye
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho / Hacienda Humaya
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley; Huacho, inland from
Materials Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 9.6 x 10 cm (3 3/4 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6151

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