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Object Number 60-50-30/8199A
Display Title Wig, fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Wig fragment; human hair in fine three-strand braids.
Inventory Description Organic, human hair wig, fine 3-strand braids
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Hair
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Hair
Dimensions Overall: 40 x 20 cm (15 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 60-50-30/8199(a)

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