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Object Number
46-77-30/9583
Display Title
Necklace, silver beads
Descriptions
Object Description
Six beads of sheet silver cut in the form of double-headed birds. Feet end rolled into cylinder (2 x 0.3 cm., length x diameter); when threaded the birds hang head down. Beak detail incised and eyes in relief.
Inventory Description
Metal beads, flat with tube for string, embossed
Classification
- Bead
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
/
Lima Region
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Huaura Province
/
<City>
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Vilcoshuara
Additional Geographic Terms
Central Coast; Chillon Valley
Materials
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 2.3 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm (7/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
6
Label on object
46-77-30/9583
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