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Object Number 42-12-30/3401
Display Title Sling
Descriptions
Object Description Sling or headband; center slit section red camelid weft-faced plainweave on thick warps. An edge with diamond and zigzag design in red, yellow, green, dark brown worked in weft-wrapping on spiral warp stitched into side of center section. The wrapped section extends as top of ties, then a plain square braid of red camelid is attached. Ties end with red tassels.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, sling, red braided cord, multicolored pattern central sect
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late Nasca
  • Ica
  • Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 48 x 5.2 cm (18 7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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