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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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Ancon
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| |
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|
Ancon
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Peru
| |
| 75-20-30/8743 | Workbasket |
Basket
|
Ancon
| |
| 80-61-30/24033 | Workbasket |
Woven Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 80-61-30/24043A | Workbasket |
Basket
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Peru
| |
| 29-34-30/F780A | Workbasket |
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Peru
| |
| 87-61-30/54564 | Workbasket |
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|
Ancon
| |
| 87-61-30/54539 | Workbasket |
Woven Fiber
|
Ancon
| |
| 87-61-30/54592 | Workbasket |
Basket
|
Ancon
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