Yarn skein

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Object Number 42-28-30/4552

Display Title Yarn skein

Descriptions

Object Description Hank of blue cotton thread and piece of bast fiber cordage (found in sewing basket 30/4535): Yarn; blue cotton, (crepe-spun s), wound into skein and tied with vegetal fiber cord (z-2s).

Inventory Description Organic, fiber, hank blue cotton thread, brown twisted fiber cordage bundle

Classification

Fiber
Raw Material

Department Archaeological

Culture

Late Intermediate Period?
Nazca

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province

Additional Geographic Terms South coast

Materials Fiber

Dimensions Overall: 21 x 5 cm (8 1/4 x 1 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 42-28-30/4552

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87-61-30/54582B	Yarn skein	Fiber	Ancon
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