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Object Number 77-84-30/13068
Display Title Umbilical cord, ball
Descriptions
Object Description Rolled up portion of umbilical cord.
Inventory Description Organic, umbilical cord ball
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Organic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Chile / Tarapaca / <County> / <City> / Ancient Cemetery
Intrasite Part of Umbilical cord of 13.056
Materials Skin
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 2.8 x 2.7 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 77-84-30/13068

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