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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 / Huaura Province / 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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