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Fine twine made from agave fibre
Fine twine made from agave fibre
Object Number 79-14-20/17691
Display Title Fine twine made from agave fibre
Descriptions
Object Description Rope, agave
Inventory Description Fine fiber cords, twisted, in 2 small bundles.
Classification
  • Cords
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / San Luis Potosi
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 3.7 x 1 cm (6 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2

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