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Object Number 46-77-30/9022
Display Title Sling
Descriptions
Object Description Sling; two round braids exten from central needle knit structure. All fibers seem to be natural color maguey, except for (3 cm., length) of wrapping worked vertically in circular swirl design. Colors and fibers in this section are khaki and red camelid, natural cotton.
Inventory Description Organic, woven sling, split needle knit center, braided and wrapped cords
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 193 x 3 cm (76 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9022

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Headband or sling, braid
46-77-30/9028 Headband or sling, braid
Woven Fiber
Huacho
Headband or sling, tapestry
46-77-30/9025 Headband or sling, tapestry
Woven Fiber
Huacho
Sling
46-77-30/9023 Sling
Woven Fiber
Huacho
Headband or sling
46-77-30/9029 Headband or sling
Woven Fiber
Huacho
Headband, camelid hide, braid
46-77-30/9047 Headband, camelid hide, braid
Hide
Hacienda Humaya
Sling
46-77-30/9020 Sling
Woven Fiber
Huacho
Sling
46-77-30/9016 Sling
Woven Fiber
Huacho
Headband or sling, braided
42-28-30/4514 Headband or sling, braided
Woven Fiber
Nazca Province
Sling
46-77-30/9026 Sling
Woven Fiber
Huacho
Headband or sling
42-28-30/4511 Headband or sling
Woven Fiber
Vincha
Sling or cord
46-77-30/9043 Sling or cord
Fiber
Huacho
Headband, weft-wrapping
46-77-30/9050 Headband, weft-wrapping
Woven Fiber
Huacho