Skip to main content
Object Number 42-28-30/4605
Display Title Weaving implement
Descriptions
Object Description Bone tool - one end forked, pointed at the other; possibly used for weaving: Bone weaving implement; one end forked; other pointed.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, tool, forked at one end, 4 tines, 1 broken
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Coastal
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 13.9 x 1.3 x 0.3 cm (5 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4605; 406

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Weaving implement
42-28-30/4601 Weaving implement
Utilized bone
Peru
Weaving implement
42-28-30/4602 Weaving implement
Utilized bone
Peru
Bone weaving tool - forked one end; pointed at the other
42-28-30/4600 Bone weaving tool - forked one end; pointed at the other
Utilized bone
Peru
Weaving implement
42-28-30/4604 Weaving implement
Utilized bone
Peru
Weaving implement?
42-28-30/4603 Weaving implement?
Utilized bone
Peru
"Waranto": flexible stick used to maintain fabric tension, during weaving
973-42-50/11742.1 "Waranto": flexible stick used to maintain fabric tension, during weaving
Loom
Northern Wallega
Carding tools
32-30-30/110.1 Carding tools
Comb
Peru
Weaving implement
47-63-30/5772 Weaving implement
Utilized bone
Peru
Weaving implement
42-28-30/4543 Weaving implement
Tool
Nazca Province
Weaving implement
41-52-30/2974 Weaving implement
Tool
Trujillo
Weaving implement
46-77-30/6274 Weaving implement
Tool
Huacho
Weaving implement
47-63-30/5769 Weaving implement
Utilized bone
Peru