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Object Number 46-77-30/6360
Display Title Braid, vegetal fiber
Descriptions
Object Description Piece of rope: Round braid of vegetal fiber; one end forms long loop (67 cm.) with braid dividing into two three-strands, which are folded and tied. At bottom of loop, tassel of magenta and yellow camelid, and small loop and prong which suggest fastener. Function unknown, possibly animal halter.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber rope, round braid, 1 end looped, yellow and pink tassel at end
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Vilcoshuara
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 17 x 5.5 cm (6 11/16 x 6 11/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6360

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