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Object Number 46-77-30/6554
Display Title Sling, fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of fibre sling: Sling fragment; central slit section has two pairs of thick warps wrapped with dark brown and natural vegetal fiber (z), arranged in blocks of color. At either end vegetal fiber warps are braided.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, sling fragment, split central section, braided fiber cordage tie
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Lima / Vista Alegre
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Lima, near
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 46 x 1.8 cm (18 1/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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