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Object Number 46-77-30/7700
Display Title Fan, feather
Descriptions
Object Description Feathered fan; bundle of three-strand braids of dark brown vegetal fiber, shaped into flat fan, secured by four rows of weft wrapping. Brown cotton cord (8s-plied) encircles braids and weft (2s-plied brown cotton) moves from one face to other, spirally around the two lattices and clamping the braids between them. A white feather was tied to the end of each braid, now most are gone. Knotted cord attached at bottom.
Inventory Description Organic, feather fan, braided, woven fiber for handle, white feathers
Classification
  • Feather
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Intermediate period
  • Inca
  • Nazca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 15 cm (6 1/2 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/7700

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