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Image Not Available for Tightly wound mummies discovered many centuries ago in Peru. A mask must be used while working on the mummies.
Tightly wound mummies discovered many centuries ago in Peru. A mask must be used while working on the mummies.
Image Not Available for Tightly wound mummies discovered many centuries ago in Peru. A mask must be used while working on the mummies.

Tightly wound mummies discovered many centuries ago in Peru. A mask must be used while working on the mummies.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 17.2 x 24.3 cm (6 3/4 x 9 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/8144
    LocationNot currently on display

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