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Object Number 38-28-30/4179
Display Title Fan, feather
Descriptions
Object Description Feather fan - wing & breast feathers of parrots or macaws with tortora reed; the quills are fastened in braided ends; bound with 2 ply cotton; Fan made of yellow wing and breast feathers (parrot or macaw), secured by twined totora reed. Quills are fastened in braided ends; totora reed handle. Wrapped with vegetal fiber cord (s-2z).
Inventory Description Organic, feather, yelllow feathers tied together with cotton
Classification
  • Feather
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paracas Necropolis
  • Early Intermediate Period 1
  • Early Horizon 10
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Paracas / Paracas Necropolis
Intrasite Mummy bundle
Materials Feather
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 18 cm (6 11/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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