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Sling
Object Number 26-46-30/F608
Display Title Sling
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rope, braided, brown, white, tapered handle at center
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Huancayo, near; La Mejorado, near
Materials Wool
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 114 x 0.9 cm (1 9/16 x 44 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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