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Object Number
46-77-30/8978
Display Title
Cord, feathered
Descriptions
Object Description
Three lengths of feathered cord; two (45 cm.; 21 cm.) have blue parrot feathers with quills bent over and knotted at intervals (1 cm.) along a pair of cotton yarns; third (17 cm.) with red parrot feathers. Cords were probably intended to be stitched onto backing cloth to form feathered garment.
Inventory Description
Organic, fiber cord, feathered
Classification
- Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Horizon?
- Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
/
Huaura Province
/
<City>
/
Sayan
Additional Geographic Terms
Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials
Fiber, Feather
Dimensions
Overall: 43 x 4 cm (16 15/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
46-77-30/8978
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