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Comb
Object Number 15-41-30/86885
Display Title Comb
Descriptions
Object Description Comb: a row of black wooden teeth inserted between two pieces of split cane. Canes were covered with black resin(?), then wrapped with cotton yarns.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, utensil, cane comb with wooden teeth, wrapped with cotton thread
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Estaqueria
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Cane, Wood, Cotton, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 5 x 1.7 cm (6 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 15-41-30/86885

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