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Object Number 46-77-30/11014
Display Title Workbasket
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular work basket with hinged lid; constructed of half-canes laid side by side in two layers secured by wrapping with cotton yarn arranged in diamond pattern. In one layer, canes lengthwise, in other crosswise. Over this foundation, plaited layer of fine split canes with cross design of black dyed and natural cane. Weave 2-2 twill with three-span floats in crosses. Totora reed folded over edges of basket, held with long buttonhole stitches.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, basket, rectangular, hinged lid, tan w. brown diamond patt
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Basket
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast?
Materials Cane, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 13 x 10.5 cm (10 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/11014

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