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Object Number 46-77-30/10525
Display Title Wig?
Descriptions
Object Description Wig(?); row of twining secures the lengths of vegetal fiber in a circular fringe, short in front (bangs), long on sides and back. Fiber is dyed green/black.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, wig?, woven cap, hair attached, some twisted strands
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Coastal
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho / Hacienda Humaya
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huacho, inland from
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 30.5 cm (14 9/16 x 12 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/10525

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