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Object Number 42-12-30/3263
Display Title Miniature loincloth
Descriptions
Object Description Miniature loincloth of 1-1 plainweave beige cotton, crepe-spun. Multi-strand warp heading cord extends as ties (73 cm., length). At other end weaving incomplete, warps twist into fringe. Warp: beige cotton, (s), 15 epcm. Weft: beige cotton, (s), 6 epcm.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, loose weave, tan, twisted fiber ties, fringe
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate Period?
  • Late Central Coast?
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
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 10 cm (8 1/4 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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