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Comb
Object Number 41-52-30/3081
Display Title Comb
Descriptions
Object Description Comb with 24 wooden teeth pointed at both ends, held together by several rows of twining and weft wrapping at each end (brown cotton, s-2z). Center section slit tapestry weave on paired teeth. Design of stepped right triangles done in red, gold-green, dark brown camelid (z-2s).
Inventory Description Organic, wood comb, woven stepped triangle design, both ends pointed
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Wood
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Nazca
Materials Wood, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 13.2 x 5.8 x 0.3 cm (5 3/16 x 2 5/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-52-30/3081

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