Cuttlefish Eye

Fossil

Ornament

29-139-45C

From: Peru

Curatorial Section: American

Native Name Chapra
Object Number 29-139-45C
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Cuttlefish Eye
Description

Fossil/crystaline lense of cuttlefish eye. Anciently used for mask eyes or other purposes. Golden, iridescent himispheres.

Outside Diameter 1.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Pepper, 1894

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