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Coca?
Object Number 46-77-30/6289
Display Title Coca?
Descriptions
Object Description Three balls of coca(?) leaves; compacted leaves and sticks.
Inventory Description Organic, floral remains, leaves and sticks compacted into balls
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Floral Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials Leaf, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 7.4 x 6.8 x 5.3 cm (2 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 46-77-30/6289

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