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Object Number 42-12-30/3408
Display Title Headband or sling
Descriptions
Object Description Sling or headband; center slit section has bands of black, brown, white camelid weft-faced plainweave on thick warps. At either end are ties: round braids with diamond pattern in same colors, becomes simpler, thinner braid: tricolor on one tie, black on other. One end has large red camelid tassel from a bag; other end has knot and two pieces of horn (hoof?).
Inventory Description Organic, woven sling, slit center,braided cord, tassel and hoof fragements
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Ica
  • Inca
  • Late Nasca
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Dimensions Overall: 117 x 8 x 2.2 cm (46 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3408

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