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Object Type

Mummies

Material

Human Remains

Country of Origin

Peru

Credit

Government of Peru

Caption

Import restricted since 1997.

Section VI.F of the Designated List.

VI. PRE-COLUMBIAN HUMAN REMAINS
The human remains included in this listing demonstrate modifications of the remains due to ritualistic practices or other intentional treatment of the deceased.
F. Tatoos
Tattooing in pre-Columbian Peru was practiced mainly on the wrists. Most common are geometric designs, including bands of triangles and rhomboids of a bluish color.

Example shown: Paracas culture.

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