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Object Number
46-77-30/9204
Display Title
Braid, vegetal fiber
Descriptions
Object Description
Braid that appears to be eight-strand vegetal fiber. Elements are used 3-ply; fiber (s-2z) then replied with the third element in five. Spinning and plying loose. Brown with purplish cast. Small fragment of extra weft patterning similar to 30/9199, 9200 included.
Inventory Description
Organic, fiber cord, 8 strand braid, vegetable fiber, brown, fragile, knotted
Classification
- Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Intermediate period
- Late Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
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<State>
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<County>
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<City>
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La Capilla
Additional Geographic Terms
Chillon; Central Coast
Materials
Fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 64 x 5 cm (25 3/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/9204
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