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Object Number 46-77-30/6256
Display Title Weaving sword
Descriptions
Object Description Carved wooden weaving tool: Weaving sword; flat wooden stick, tapered at one end; at other end is a carved double-headed serpend.
Inventory Description Organic, wooden tool, weaving sword, carved, incised, perforated
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 55 x 4 x 0.9 cm (21 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6256

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