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Yarn skein, human hair
Object Number 46-77-30/10443
Display Title Yarn skein, human hair
Descriptions
Object Description Hank of dark brown hair, tied in six places with tan cotton yarn.
Inventory Description Organic, hair, human, wrapped with cotton yarn
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Hair
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Lima / Vista Alegre
Materials Hair, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 16.5 cm (8 7/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/10443

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