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Object Number 77-84-30/13084
Display Title Comb
Descriptions
Object Description Comb made of narrow splints of wood laid on edge, clamped between two pieces of split cane (?) and lashed with brown and white cotton yarns (z-2s). Lashing forms a herringbone pattern in brown and white.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, comb, wood teeth, wrapped in center with brown fiber
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Chile / Tarapaca / <County> / <City> / Ancient Cemetery
Materials Fiber, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 x 4.5 cm (2 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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