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Object Number 12-63-30/87728
Display Title Comb
Descriptions
Object Description Thorn Pins fastened to Holder: Comb made from pieces of split cane lashed to thorns.
Inventory Description Organic, comb, thorns attached to split canes with fiber, 7 loose thorns
Classification
  • Organic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Burial place
Additional Geographic Terms Sana Valley, North side of River; 7 degrees South, 81 degrees 50' West
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 4.5 x 0.4 cm (4 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 87728

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