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Object Number
32-30-30/53
Display Title
Quipu
Descriptions
Object Description
Quipu; two carrying cords joined. One cord has 9 groups of attached cords, generally 2-3 brown and 5-6 white cords per group; many of these have a secondary (B) cord attachemed--blue/white or brown/white replied; no knots in any of these cords. Second has three groups of cords in various colors and sizes; long knots at ends, grouped overhand knots near top.
Inventory Description
Organic, fiber, quipu, twisted fiber cords, knotted, two main fiber cords joined
Classification
- Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Inca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Ica Region
/
Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms
South coast
Materials
Cotton Fiber , Dye
Dimensions
Overall: 57.5 x 46 cm (22 5/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Credit Line
Gift of Alfred M. Tozzer, Philip A. Means, Thomas Barbour, and Anonymous Donor, 1932
Provenance
Seller
Dr. E. A. Cordiviola
Donor
Dr. Thomas Barbour
(09/26/1932)
Donor
Philip A. Means
(09/26/1932)
Donor
Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer
(09/26/1932)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41-52-30/2938 | Quipu |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 41-70-30/3110 | Quipu, fragment |
Fiber
|
La Puntilla
| |
| 32-70-30/F851 | Quipu |
Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 42-28-30/4532 | Quipu |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 32-30-30/54 | Quipu |
Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 32-30-30/55 | Quipu |
Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/7685 | Headband, tapestry, braided |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/6359 | Balance |
Woven Fiber
|
Vilcoshuara
| |
| 41-52-30/2945 | Textile, feathered |
Feather
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 15-41-30/86915 | Cap band, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Coyungo
| |
| 46-77-30/10528 | Headdress, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 42-12-30/3748 | Headdress, feathered |
Feather
|
Huaura Province
|