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Object Number 39-95-30/2101
Display Title Braid, camelid, fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Three portions of three-strand braid of coarse camelid yarn. 34 cm.; 11 cm.; 7 cm. (length) "Probably llama hair."
Inventory Description Organic, fiber braid, 3 strand, coarse camelid, tan and brown, 1 piece knotted
Classification
  • Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paracas
  • Early horizon
  • Early Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Pisco
Additional Geographic Terms Paracas
Materials Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 34 x 2.1 cm (13 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-95-30/2101

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