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Object Number 80-61-30/24059
Display Title Sling
Descriptions
Object Description Sling of braided vegetal fiber, divided at center to form a "net". Now folded and tied in the middle with unspun vegetal fiber.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber sling, braided straps, split center, tied together
Classification
  • Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 8.9 x 5.8 x 1.9 cm (3 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 80-61-30/24059

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