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Tassel, face
Object Number 42-12-30/3745
Display Title Tassel, face
Descriptions
Object Description Tassel of magenta camelid. Upper part forms solid core; covered with looping to resemble head with long black hair. Yellow bird sits atop head, done in looping over solid core.
Inventory Description Organic, woven tassel, anthropomorphic, polychrome, bird shape
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huacho, Site north of
Materials Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 8.7 x 1.3 cm (4 15/16 x 3 7/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3745

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