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Headband, plaited
Object Number 38-28-30/4115
Display Title Headband, plaited
Descriptions
Object Description Band (head) - 18 strand flat braid of red 2 ply wool, probably llama; probably dyed in the piece rather than in the yarn; length 3.355 meters x width 14 mm Flat head band in plain oblique interlacing (plaiting). Red camelid yarns (z-2s) are used paired. Possible dyed in the piece rather than in the yarn.
Inventory Description Organic, woven band, red, 18-strand flat braid, brittle, torn
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Intermediate period
  • Paracas Necropolis
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Paracas / Paracas Necropolis
Intrasite Mummy bundle
Materials Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 22 x 14 x 1.2 cm (8 11/16 x 5 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-28-30/4115

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