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Object Number 38-28-30/4120
Display Title Net
Descriptions
Object Description Small net - knotted technique; made of 6 strands of 2 ply cotton (tan) in which they were contained Square-knotted net with meshes c. 2 cm. on a side; brown cotton yarns (4z-2s).
Inventory Description Organic, fiber net fragment, square knotted
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paracas Necropolis
  • Early Horizon 10
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Paracas / Paracas Necropolis
Intrasite Mummy bundle
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 6 cm (4 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-28-30/4120

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