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Braid, embroidered
Object Number 87-61-30/54479
Display Title Braid, embroidered
Descriptions
Object Description Braid with embroidered knob. Oblique interlacing of 8 groupsof yarns: 2 each of tan cotton, gold, brown, dark brown camelid. At one end is a large knob in the shape of a head, wrapped with dark brown yarn, and embroidered with eyes, nose, and mouth. Warp: tan cotton, (z-2s); camelid, (z-2s).
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, brown and tan braided cord, knob in shape of head at end
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Intrasite Prehistoric Graves
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 40 cm (1 3/16 x 15 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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