Skip to main content
Object Number 87-61-30/54503C
Display Title Halter or loom cord?, braided
Descriptions
Object Description Halter or loom cord. Y-shaped braided cord of vegetal fiber. The arms of the "Y" have loops at the end. Possibly used as a loom cord or as a llama halter worn in the ear (see a and b)
Inventory Description Organic, fiber braided cord, loop at 1 end, tapered tip
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
  • Late Coastal?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Intrasite Prehistoric Graves
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 68.5 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm (26 15/16 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 87-61-30/54503(c)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Halter, knotted vegetal fiber
87-61-30/54503A Halter, knotted vegetal fiber
Raw Material
Netting
Ancon
Halter, braided
87-61-30/54503B Halter, braided
Raw Material
Fiber
Ancon
Loom cord
87-61-30/54543 Loom cord
Fiber
Ancon
Loom cord
21-15-30/F338 Loom cord
Fiber
Jequetepeque
Halter, braided vegetal fiber
75-20-30/8721 Halter, braided vegetal fiber
Fiber
Ancon
Hackamore or halter
41-54-50/5447 Hackamore or halter
Halter
Africa
Halter?, wrapped cordage
46-77-30/10353A Halter?, wrapped cordage
Fiber
Raw Material
Peru
Cord
46-77-30/9036A Cord
Fiber
Huacho
Halter of braided horsehair and rawhide.
98-15-10/51907 Halter of braided horsehair and rawhide.
Halter
New Mexico
Loom cord(?)
80-61-30/24048 Loom cord(?)
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Peru
Piece of llama tack halter bit
984-15-30/11070 Piece of llama tack halter bit
Tool
Grave
Halter (and bridals) made of hide
75-20-30/8404 Halter (and bridals) made of hide
Ropes
Peru