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Object Number
38-28-30/4175
Display Title
Miniature sling
Descriptions
Object Description
Miniature fiber sling - braided technique; yellow tuft of feathers at one end; cotton loop at other; almost identicat with 30/4170: C IV 1/ #5 miniature sling Leaf fiber - probably Fourcroya andina Trel: Three-strand braid of vegetal fiber, dividing at the center into 4-strands joining at intervals to form a net. At one end a knob of cotton yarns--many fine yarns in 3-strand braid, doubled back on itself. At other end a few yellow feathers attached.
Inventory Description
Organic, fiber miniature sling, braided cord, 4 braids at center, yellow feather
Classification
- Raw Material
- Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Paracas Necropolis
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Ica Region
/
Pisco Province
/
Paracas
/
Paracas Necropolis
Intrasite
Mummy bundle
Materials
Fiber, Feather
Dimensions
Overall: 72 x 7 x 0.9 cm (28 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
38-28-30/4175
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38-28-30/4170 | Miniature sling? |
Fiber
|
Paracas Necropolis
| |
| 42-28-30/4522 | Headband or sling, woven, wrap |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/7776 | Headband or sling |
Fiber
|
Pisco?
| |
| 42-12-30/3748 | Headdress, feathered |
Feather
|
Huaura Province
| |
| 46-77-30/7773 | Headband or sling |
Woven Fiber
|
Casa Vasquez
| |
| 46-77-30/7693 | Headband or sling, plainweave |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 38-28-30/4178 | Miniature feather fan |
Organic
|
Paracas Necropolis
| |
| 42-28-30/4520 | Headband or sling, woven, wrap |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 47-63-30/5783 | Fan, feather |
Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 42-28-30/4518 | Sling |
Fiber
|
Vincha
| |
| 42-28-30/4514 | Headband or sling, braided |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4586 | Fan, feather |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Peru
|