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Object Number
42-28-30/4514
Display Title
Headband or sling, braided
Descriptions
Object Description
Headband - scroll design in center of red & natural color bast fiber; multiple strand braid technique; bast fiber probably maguay: Headband or sling; central slit section (14 cm., length) w/two square braids of agave fiber enclosing two "s"-shaped coils of red, white braided fiber. Beyond this, band extends as 2-2 twill plaiting. As elements reach edge of band, carried across back, brought again into weave. Near end of band, splits into two square braids ending in unspun fiber tassel.
Inventory Description
Organic, woven fiber, sling, braided white cotton strap, red scroll circles in c
Classification
- Woven Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Early Intermediate period
- Late Nazca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Ica Region
/
Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms
Peru, South coast; Nasca Valley
Materials
Fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 67 x 2 cm (26 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42-28-30/4515 | Headband or sling, braided |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4517 | Headband, plaited |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4512 | Headband?, braided, tapestry |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4516 | Headband, braided |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4518 | Sling |
Fiber
|
Vincha
| |
| 42-28-30/4533 | Headband, braided |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4511 | Headband or sling |
Woven Fiber
|
Vincha
| |
| 42-12-30/3197 | Headband or sling |
Fiber
|
Fortaleza
| |
| 41-52-30/3097 | Headband or sling |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-12-30/3405 | Headband or sling |
Woven Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 42-12-30/3407 | Headband or sling |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Peru
| |
| 85-9-30/38329 | Sling |
Fiber
|
Ancient Grave
|