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Object Number 42-12-30/3242
Display Title Bag, interlock tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Bag with stripes of weft-faced plainweave, red, blue-green, gold, olive, magenta, dark brown, white, and stripes of a stepped block motif done in single interlock and tapestry technique. Folded across bottom, seamed up sides; seams covered with buttonhole stitch in all colors. Cord knotted around opening, leaving loops, probably for drawstring. Warp: brown cotton, (s-2z), 10 epcm. Weft: camelid, (z-2s), 36 epcm.
Inventory Description Organic, woven bag, rectangular, interlock tapestry, striped and stepped motif
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Huari?
  • Early Intermediate period
  • Middle horizon
  • Nazca
  • Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province? / <City> / Huacho?
South America / Peru / Ancash Region / Casma Province / Casma
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huacho; Casma
Dimensions Overall: 15 x 10.5 cm (5 7/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3242

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