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Object Number 42-12-30/3286
Display Title Balance
Descriptions
Object Description Balance; rectangular wooden beam, undecorated. At either end, a square-knotted net of vegetal fiber (35 cm., length). Along edges of nets are a few cm. of cord with vertical wrapping in diamond design in pink, brown, yellow camelid. Beam has very smooth finish.
Inventory Description Organic, balance, rectangular wood beam, square notted nets at either end
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast: Ica, north of
Materials Wood, Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 27 x 1.8 cm (14 9/16 x 10 5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3286

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