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Object Number
42-28-30/4517
Display Title
Headband, plaited
Descriptions
Object Description
Headband - bast fiber, probably maguay; square & multiple strand braid; fringed edge in center: Rectangular headband (0.8 cm., width) of agave fiber in 2-2 twill plaiting. As elements reach the edge, carried across back, brought again into weave. In the center (14.5 cm., length), an additional narrow braid and short twisted loop fringe edge band. Unspun fibers form a tassel at each end.
Inventory Description
Organic, woven headband, rectangular with fringe, square braided cord
Classification
- Woven Fiber
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Nazca
- Early Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Ica Region
/
Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms
Peru, South coast; Nasca Valley
Materials
Fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 146 x 2.2 cm (57 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
42-28-30/4517
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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
| |
| 42-28-30/4516 | Headband, braided |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4512 | Headband?, braided, tapestry |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4533 | Headband, braided |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4511 | Headband or sling |
Woven Fiber
|
Vincha
| |
| 42-28-30/4518 | Sling |
Fiber
|
Vincha
| |
| 46-77-30/7776 | Headband or sling |
Fiber
|
Pisco?
| |
| 46-77-30/7685 | Headband, tapestry, braided |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/7690B | Headband, plainweave, braid |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/7690A | Headband or sling, plainweave |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 38-28-30/4155 | Headband, plaited |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Paracas Necropolis
|