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Object Number 87-61-30/54443A
Display Title Cotton, cone
Descriptions
Object Description Cone of cotton fiber prepared for spinning, and gathered into a cone-shaped bundle. The narrow end is wrapped in three places with brown cotton yarn, (z-2s).
Inventory Description Organic, cotton, unspun, conical, top wrapped in cotton thread
Classification
  • Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate Period?
  • Coastal
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Intrasite Prehistoric Graves
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 6.6 x 5.1 cm (6 11/16 x 2 5/8 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 87-61-30/54443(a)

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