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Object Number 42-28-30/4586
Display Title Fan, feather
Descriptions
Object Description Feather fan of multi-colored feathers and bast fiber (probably maguay): Fan; bundle of yellow parrot feathers attached to three-strand braids of vegetal fiber; vegetal fiber braids held in fan-shape by brown cotton yarns encircling them at five places, and held by second yarn which sews through from one side of the bundle to other.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber fan handle, yellow, orange and green feathers
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Huari
  • Tiahuanaco
  • Middle Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Coastal
Dimensions Overall: 20.5 x 17.5 cm (8 1/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4586

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