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Object Number
42-28-30/4516
Display Title
Headband, braided
Descriptions
Object Description
Headband - bast fiber, probably maguay; square & multiple strand braid; fringed edge in center: Headband of tan vegetal fiber. Central section (17 cm., length) has three braids lying parallel, joined with small space between. Along outer edges a fringe of twisted loops of fiber (4 cm., length). At either end the band extends as a single multiple strand braid, ending in a tassel.
Inventory Description
Organic, fiber, braided band, tan, openwork center, fringed ends
Classification
- Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Nazca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Ica Region
/
Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms
Peru, South coast; Nasca Valley
Materials
Fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 57 x 2.3 cm (22 7/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42-28-30/4514 | Headband or sling, braided |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4515 | Headband or sling, braided |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4517 | Headband, plaited |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4533 | Headband, braided |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4512 | Headband?, braided, tapestry |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4511 | Headband or sling |
Woven Fiber
|
Vincha
| |
| 42-28-30/4518 | Sling |
Fiber
|
Vincha
| |
| 46-77-30/7688 | Headband, tapestry, braided |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/7685 | Headband, tapestry, braided |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/7776 | Headband or sling |
Fiber
|
Pisco?
| |
| 42-28-30/4586 | Fan, feather |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/7686A | Headband, tapestry, braided |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
|