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Object Number 16-5-30/86941
Display Title Needle, thorn and cotton yarn
Descriptions
Object Description Two thorn needles joined by a cotton yarn (2-z-2s) knotted around each. One broken.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, needles, thotn, cotton yarn tied around, 1 needle broken
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Wood
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Piura Region / Huancabamba Province / <City> / El Burro Hill / Incasic Cave
Intrasite Mummy #99
Additional Geographic Terms Northern highlands
Materials Cotton, Thorn
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 2 cm (5 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 16-5-30/86941

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