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Object Number 21-15-30/F338
Display Title Loom cord
Descriptions
Object Description Braided Y-shaped cord of tan and brown bast fiber. Loops at the ends of the two arms. Probably used to loop over the end of a loom bar and tie the loom to a support.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber loom cord, round braided, y-shaped, ends looped, brown and tan
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate Period?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Pacasmayo Province / Jequetepeque
Additional Geographic Terms North coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 155 x 3.8 x 0.7 cm (61 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 21-15-30/F338

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