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Object Number 46-81-30/5529
Display Title Headband or sling
Descriptions
Object Description One woven sling with red and blue stripes - sling is stuffed: Headband or sling; Horizontal stripes of red, black camelid weft-faced plainweave (weft: z-2s, 32 epcm.). Band partially stitched into tube and stuffed with camelid fiber. Center section of sling unwoven cotton warps (3N). Warps paired in woven section. At each end, white camelid cords attached and knotted together.
Inventory Description Organic, woven sling, red and blue striped, plainweave, stuffed, twisted cord
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Provinicial Inca
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Arequipa Region / Caylloma Province / Majes
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, Southern Highlands; Majes Valley near Santa Isabel de Siguas
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 79 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm (31 1/8 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 46-81-30/5529

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