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Object Number
42-12-30/3396
Display Title
Headband or sling
Descriptions
Object Description
Sling or headband; center slit section weft-faced plainweave magenta camelid on thick warps. Edges wrapped with a triangular pattern in magenta and tan camelid. At either end the vertical wrapping continues on thick cords. Beyond are braids with 'zebra' stripe of dark brown and brown, ending in tassels.
Inventory Description
Organic, woven headband, plainweave, wrapped and braided cord, fringed end
Classification
- Woven Fiber
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Ica
- Late Nazca
- Late Intermediate period
- Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Additional Geographic Terms
South coast
Materials
Camelid
Dimensions
Overall: 240 x 4.4 x 0.5 cm (94 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
42-12-30/3396
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