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Object Number 42-12-30/3409
Display Title Braid
Descriptions
Object Description Square braid of red, purple, gold camelid attached to thicker multi-strand braid in red, purple, gold, green camelid. Incomplete, yarns hand loose at end. A sling end?
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, sling, braided cord, brown, gold, red, long fringe extensions
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Nazca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 51 x 5 cm (20 1/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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