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Object Number 48-37-30/7164
Display Title Silver, miniature weaving comb
Descriptions
Object Description Miniature weaving comb which goes with miniature loom /7162. A bundle of thin, small diameter rods (16) layed in flat, parallel formation, soldered together. The rods are of varying lengths and oriented so that they form a stepped pattern at one end of the object. The rods are bridged at the center by four flat metal strips soldered perpendicular to the rods.
Inventory Description Silver comb, miniature
Classification
  • Domestic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chimú
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North coast?; Northern
Materials Silver alloy
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 2 x 0.2 cm (1 7/8 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-37-30/7164
Credit Line Museum purchase, 1948
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1947)
Seller Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (09/1947)

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Miniature pattern pick
48-37-30/7171.1 Miniature pattern pick
Domestic
Peru
Silver rod or needle
48-37-30/7171.4 Silver rod or needle
Domestic
Peru
Silver rod or needle
48-37-30/7171.3 Silver rod or needle
Domestic
Peru
Silver rod or needle
48-37-30/7171.5 Silver rod or needle
Domestic
Peru
Silver rod or needle
48-37-30/7171.6 Silver rod or needle
Domestic
Peru
Silver rod or needle
48-37-30/7171.7 Silver rod or needle
Domestic
Peru
Miniature distaff with wrapped cone of fiber
48-37-30/7165 Miniature distaff with wrapped cone of fiber
Domestic
Peru
Miniature spindle
48-37-30/7168.1 Miniature spindle
Domestic
Peru
Miniature spindle
48-37-30/7167.1 Miniature spindle
Domestic
Peru
Miniature silver spindle.
48-37-30/7168.2 Miniature silver spindle.
Domestic
Peru
Silver rod or needle
48-37-30/7171.2 Silver rod or needle
Pin
Peru
Small silver carding comb - belongs with toy loom 7162; also implements for 7162
2004.24.21003 Small silver carding comb - belongs with toy loom 7162; also implements for 7162
Peru