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Object Number 46-77-30/10118
Display Title Tassel, face
Descriptions
Object Description Tassel of red camelid (2s-plied). Upper part is hard cone coverd with looping to represent face. Nose built up and dark brown hair added. Tassel attached to a round braid of dark brown camelid (144 cm., length).
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, braided hair cord, hanging red tassel, bundled at top, shape of
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Materials Fiber, Hair
Dimensions Overall: 53 x 5 cm (20 7/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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