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1919.59.33

Stone fish-hook shank

1919.59.33

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Collection type
Object
Description
Stone fish-hook shank
Long description
Fish hook shank of stone with a transverse groove at either end. [MJD 27/04/2009]
Geographical reference
Peru
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Peru
Lima Region Ancon Necropolis of Ancon unnamed site of grave
Date
Date collected
By 1919
Acquisition information
Donated: 1919
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Carved, Process Grooved
Dimensions
Width: max 16 mm, Length: max 159 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1919.59.33

Search terms: Fishing, Death, Religion, Fishing Accessory, Grave Good, Hook