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Headband or sling
Object Number 42-12-30/3404
Display Title Headband or sling
Descriptions
Object Description Sling or headband; center slit section weft-faced plainweave dark brown camelid on thick warps. Edges have pattern of red, white, brown triangles done in vertical wrapping. At either end the wrapping continues in a red/brown diamond design, worked on thick cords; beyond are dark brown braids, ending in a tassel. Incomplete.
Inventory Description Organic, woven headband, plainweave, wrapped and braided cord, fringed end
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Nazca?
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 175 x 5.1 cm (68 7/8 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3404

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