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Object Number
38-28-30/4187
Display Title
Maize, cob
Descriptions
Object Description
Maize cob fragment (covere with alpaca fiber): Maize cob covered with camelid fiber.: V I 10 Cob Zea Mays L. Maize Coverd with Alpaca fiber Det. by Paul A. Vestal Botanical Museum, Harvard University July 12 1938
Inventory Description
Organic, floral remain, corn cob fragments, unspun cotton attached
Classification
- Corn
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Paracas Necropolis
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
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Ica Region
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Pisco Province
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Paracas
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Paracas Necropolis
Intrasite
Mummy bundle
Materials
Corn, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 4.3 x 2.2 x 1.1 cm (1 11/16 x 7/8 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity
2+
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