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Fishing weight
Object Number 46-77-30/6850
Display Title Fishing weight
Descriptions
Object Description Small stone fishhook with piece of line.: Fishing weight; black stone or metallic ore(?) wrapped with cotton yarns, and attached to a bit of thick wrapped cord.
Inventory Description Ground stone tool, fish hook or fishing weight, ovate, piece of line
Classification
  • Weight
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ayacucho Region / Lucanas Province / Chavina
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Stone, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm (1 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6850

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