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Loom
Object Number 46-77-30/6564
Display Title Loom
Descriptions
Object Description Bundle of flattened and sharpened sticks and braided fiber: Loom; two round sticks, pointed at one end, three flat sticks (swords) spinted at both ends. Sticks and swords crudely shaped, non-functional grave goods. Braided sling (back strap?) of vegetal fiber folded then tied up with sticks. Slightly spund vegetal fibers encircle objects.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, loom sticks, flattened, pointed end, wrapped with fiber, co
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Coastal
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Lima / Vista Alegre
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Lima, near
Materials Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 35 x 7 cm (13 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6564

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