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Cradleboard
Object Number 80-61-30/24110
Display Title Cradleboard
Descriptions
Object Description Cradleboard made from two layers of totora reeds laid perpendicular and lashed together with cotton yarn (z-2s) in a variety of techniques, making diamond patterns.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber cradleboard, 2 layers of reeds, perpendicular, tied with cotton y
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Horizon?
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Coast
Materials Reed, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 51 x 29 x 1.1 cm (20 1/16 x 11 7/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 80-61-30/24110

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