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Object Number 80-61-30/24025
Display Title Fan, feather
Descriptions
Object Description Feathered fan; thin three strand braids of vegetal fiber spread into a fan, secured with two rows of twining in cotton. At theend of each braid, a clipped white feather is bound on. At the bottom of the bundle of vegetal fiber is turned under and tied with cotton yarn.
Inventory Description Organic, feather fan, ends of yellow feathers braided and braids sewn together
Classification
  • Feather
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca
  • Early Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Coast
Dimensions Overall: 18.5 x 16 cm (7 5/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 80-61-30/24025

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