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Comb
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Object Number 46-77-30/6010B
Display Title Comb
Descriptions
Object Description 2 wooden combs: Comb; nine thorns lashed sloppily together to a cross-piece of split cane. Vegetal and cotton yarns used.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, comb, double sided thorn teeth, central cross bar, fiber wrapped
Classification
  • Comb
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Horizon?
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast: Rio Santa Valley; La Rinconada
Materials Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 4.6 cm (2 15/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6010

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