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Object Number
46-77-30/9442
Display Title
Necklace, shell beads
Descriptions
Object Description
Braided brown camelid band (2z-plied) with row of tiny shells suspended; a yarn carried from one shell to next, sewing it to the band with one stitch. 0.4 cm. (width; band)
Inventory Description
Organic, shell necklace, beads attached to braided wool with string
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Horizon?
- Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
/
Lima Region
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Huaral Province
/
Chancay
/
Hacienda Miraflores
Additional Geographic Terms
Central Coast
Materials
Wool, Shell, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 50.4 x 1.1 x 0.2 cm (19 13/16 x 7/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
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