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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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