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Object Number 87-61-30/54545
Display Title Bobbin
Descriptions
Object Description Bobbin pointed at each end and pyro-engraved with diamond and dot design. Near each end is a carved and painted bird, and brown cotton (s-spun) is wound between the birds.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, spindle, fiber wrapped, carved bird figure, painted
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Intrasite Prehistoric Graves
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Dimensions Overall: 33.5 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm (13 3/16 x 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54545

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