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Object Number 38-28-30/4160
Display Title Braid, vegetal fiber
Descriptions
Object Description Fiber cord - probably maguey; 4 strand flat braid (fragmentary): Pieces of three-strand braid of dark brown vegetal fiber (probably maguey).
Inventory Description Organic, fiber cord fragments, braided, vegetableetal fiber
Classification
  • Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paracas Necropolis
  • Early Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Paracas / Paracas Necropolis
Intrasite Mummy bundle
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 68 x 5 x 2 cm (26 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 18
Label on object 38-28-30/4160

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