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Object Number 46-77-30/10536
Display Title Weaving implement
Descriptions
Object Description Groups of two to three canes spiral wrapped and criss-cross wrapped with cotton and camelid yarns. Several loom bars, weaving swords, bobbins. These are laid on top of a construction of three layers of small canes, laid in opposite directions and secured by cotton yarns wrapped in a diamond design (function unknown). Whole bundle is tied with vegetal fiber rope (2z-plied).
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tools, weaving implements, wrapped canes
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Horizon?
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast?
Dimensions Overall: 60 x 27 x 10 cm (23 5/8 x 10 5/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1 bundle

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