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Object Number
46-77-30/6359
Display Title
Balance
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of balance scale nets: Balance made of crude wood slat with three holes punched for cords, one for suspension, two for nets. Bast strings (2z-plied). Two nets are diamond shaped with fine square mesh, (2 mm. per side), of Furcraea sp. (2s-plied), in overhand knots. Nets: 29 x 14 cm. (length x width)
Inventory Description
Organic, woven fiber, two diamond shape pieces, attached to perforated wood stri
Classification
- Woven Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
/
Huaura Province
/
<City>
/
Vilcoshuara
Additional Geographic Terms
Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials
Fiber, Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 25 x 13 x 0.5 cm (9 13/16 x 5 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
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