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Object Number
46-77-30/9047
Display Title
Headband, camelid hide, braid
Descriptions
Object Description
Headband; in center of this narrow band, section of natural color camelid on hide. Two decorative areas abut hide before extending into plain 4-strand round braids. Cords appear to be maguey.
Inventory Description
Organic, hide headband, camelid, braided and wrapped cords, torn
Classification
- Hide
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Intermediate period
- Late Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
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Huaura Province
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Huacho
/
Hacienda Humaya
Additional Geographic Terms
Central Coast; Huara Valley; Huacho, inland from
Materials
Camelid
Dimensions
Overall: 189 x 1.7 cm (74 7/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/9047
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