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Object Number 87-61-30/54538
Display Title Weaving sword
Descriptions
Object Description Weaving sword; flattened, pointed stick, carved with vertical rows of "arrowheads". Human figure carved on top. From a spinning bundle.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, weaving sword, human figure on one end, carved, flat
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Central Coast
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Intrasite Prehistoric Graves
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 28.5 cm (1 9/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54538

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