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Object Number
42-28-30/4518
Display Title
Sling
Descriptions
Object Description
Headband - round braid, net-like center; bast fiber, probably maguay: Sling of vegetal fiber (s); central section has six braids joined to form mesh; these reduce to single braid at either side. Technique: 4-strand braiding over a core.
Inventory Description
Organic, braided fiber sling,central section
Classification
- Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Early Intermediate period
- Late Nazca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Ica Region
/
Nazca Province
/
Vincha
Additional Geographic Terms
Peru, South coast; Nasca Valley
Materials
Fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 60.5 x 5 cm (23 13/16 x 1 15/16 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
| |
| 42-28-30/4516 | Headband, braided |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4511 | Headband or sling |
Woven Fiber
|
Vincha
| |
| 42-28-30/4512 | Headband?, braided, tapestry |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-12-30/3197 | Headband or sling |
Fiber
|
Fortaleza
| |
| 42-28-30/4533 | Headband, braided |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/9683 | Sling |
Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 38-28-30/4175 | Miniature sling |
Raw Material
Fiber |
Paracas Necropolis
| |
| 38-10-30/1713 | Headband or sling |
Raw Material
Woven Fiber |
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/10679 | Sling, braided. |
Raw Material
Fiber |
South America
| |
| 42-28-30/4517 | Headband, plaited |
Raw Material
Woven Fiber |
Nazca Province
|