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Object Number 38-28-30/4172
Display Title Yarn, cotton
Descriptions
Object Description Binding string of wrapping #30/4150 - multi-strand 2 ply cotton: Lengths of tan cotton yarn (z-2s-6z), loosely replied into thick cord.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, multiple ply tan cotton yarn twisted into cord
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 Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 7 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-28-30/4172

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Yarn, cotton
38-28-30/4171 Yarn, cotton
Fiber
Raw Material
Paracas Necropolis
Yarn, cotton
38-28-30/4173 Yarn, cotton
Raw Material
Fiber
Paracas Necropolis
Yarn, cotton
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Fiber
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Raw Material
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Raw Material
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Raw Material
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Raw Material
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Yarn ball, cotton
38-28-30/4163 Yarn ball, cotton
Fiber
Raw Material
Paracas Necropolis
Yarn ball, cotton
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Fiber
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Net
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Fiber
Raw Material
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