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Object Number 46-77-30/9099
Display Title Tassel
Descriptions
Object Description Two tassels; each a four-strand braid (4mm., diameter), dark brown camelid, each ending in tassel of red camelid. Upper part of tassels covered with stem stitch embroidery in concentric diamond design in dark brown, red, yellow camelid.
Inventory Description Organic, wove tassel, braided cord, tops covered in stem stich embroidery - conc
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Horizon?
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho / Hacienda Humaya
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huacho, inland from
Materials Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 39 x 6 x 1.4 cm (15 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9099

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