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Miniature raft
Object Number 46-77-30/10526
Display Title Miniature raft
Descriptions
Object Description Raft; single layer of totora reed lashed with vegetal fiber yarns to three reeds laid cross-wise at intervals. Some three dozen reeds laid on top of cross pieces and tied down with bundles of cotton yarn. Caught under the ties at one end is a miniature cotton tunic (15x13 cm.) of 1-1 plainweave with 12 camelid "finge" at bottom (s); god's eye (23x21 cm.) of reeds wrapped with blue, red, pink, brown, white yarns, cotton and camelid; very fine piece of interlocked tapestry, Inca style. At other end, braided vegetal fiber net (12x20 cm.)tied to cross-piece. Small animal (ray?) also attached.
Inventory Description Organic, miniature raft, reeds lashed together with yarns, tied down with bundle
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Coastal
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Vilcoshuara
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Materials Cotton, Reed
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 27 cm (14 9/16 x 10 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/10526
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (12/1940-11/1944)
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (11/26/1946)
Donor Donated by Mr. Donald C. Scott (11/26/1946)

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