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Wooden spindle stuck through handle of feather ornament
Wooden spindle stuck through handle of feather ornament
Object Number 15-41-30/86918A
Display Title Wooden spindle stuck through handle of feather ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden spindle stuck through handle of feather ornament (/86918b). Tapered to point at both ends.
Inventory Description Organic, feather bundle, feathers bound together at bases, braided fiber handle
Classification
  • Feather
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca
  • Early Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Coyungo
Intrasite Batanes?
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Feather, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 19.5 x 16 cm (7 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 15-41-30/86918(a)

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