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Object Number 42-12-30/3355
Display Title Bag, tie-dyed
Descriptions
Object Description Bag; two small webs of plainweave camelid (four selvages), tie-dyed. One side has small red circles on purple ground; the other white circles on blue ground. Webs joined across bottom of bag with scaffolding weft. Seamed with mercerized cotton, though on one side remains of older stitches. Tuck taken with new thread in center each side. Red camelid tassels (13 cm., length) on lower edges. Braided strap stitches to upper corners.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber bag, blue, red, tie-dyed, red fringe, strap
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Horizon 1
  • Late Nazca
  • Middle Horizon 2
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Arequipa Region / Caraveli Province / Acari
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Chavina
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 30.5 x 15 cm (12 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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