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Object Number 46-77-30/9043
Display Title Sling or cord
Descriptions
Object Description Sling or cord; at one end flat braid folded to form loop. Cord progresses from stout bichrome round braid open work area to narrower natural color 8-strand braid; fibers probably maguey and camelid, natural color and black.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber sling or cord, braided, black and tan, loop at 1 end, split cente
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Horizon?
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 149.5 x 2.9 cm (58 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9043

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