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Object Number 47-63-30/5783
Display Title Fan, feather
Descriptions
Object Description Handle of feather tuft - found in work basket 30/5737: Two fragments of feathered fan; narrow three-strand braids of vegetal fiber twined(?) together. At ends of braids, feathers attached. At top end (now broken off) braids are bound with cotton yarn to form handle. 5 x 1 cm. (length x width; second fragment)
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, fragments, 1 braided with feathers, 1 rectangular, fiber wrapped
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm (1 7/8 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2

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