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Object Number 80-61-30/24047A
Display Title Sling
Descriptions
Object Description Round braided vegetal fiber sling; at the center two thinner braids are added to form a "net". One end finished in a loop, other end is loose fiber.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber sling, split center, round braided, loop at 1 end
Classification
  • Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Coastal
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 75 x 1.4 cm (29 1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 80-61-30/24047 (a)

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