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Object Number
42-28-30/4587
Display Title
Fan, feather
Descriptions
Object Description
Feather fan of multi-colored feathers and bast fiber (probably maguay): Fan; bundle of multi-colored parrot feathers attached to vegetal fiber cords. Cords arranged in fan shape then held by brown cotton yarns (4-8 z-2s), which encircle cords at intervals. Secured by additional brown yarns sewn through bundle. This flat fan has been rolled up and loosely wrapped with pair of tan cotton yarns (2s-2z).
Inventory Description
Organic, woven fiber fan handle, yellow, orange and green feathers
Classification
- Woven Fiber
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Middle horizon
- Huari
- Tiahuanaco
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Additional Geographic Terms
Coast
Materials
Feather, Fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 19 cm (8 11/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
42-28-30/4587
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42-28-30/4586 | Fan, feather |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Peru
| |
| 42-12-30/3338 | Fan, feather |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province?
Pisco? | |
| 46-77-30/7701 | Fan, feather |
Raw Material
Woven Fiber |
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4493 | Feathered fan |
Feather
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/10546 | Fan, feather |
Raw Material
Feather |
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/8967 | Fan, feather |
Woven Fiber
|
Sayan
| |
| 46-77-30/7702 | Fan, feathered |
Feather
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/8978 | Cord, feathered |
Fiber
|
Sayan
| |
| 46-77-30/7711 | Fan |
Raw Material
Tool |
Nazca Province
| |
| 41-52-30/2940 | Cord, feathered |
Feather
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/7706 | Fan, feather |
Organic
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/8980 | Fan, feather |
Woven Fiber
|
Sayan
|