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Object Number 46-77-30/7779A
Display Title Yarn skein, vegetal fiber
Descriptions
Object Description Hank of vegetal fiber (2s-plied). Continuous strand doubles back on itself many times then wraps 6-8 times around bundle to secure it.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber cord, 2 ply, twisted, bundle
Classification
  • Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Pisco / La Puntilla
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Pisco
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 39.5 x 13 x 7.5 cm (15 9/16 x 5 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/7779A

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