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Fishing weight and line
Object Number 46-77-30/6851
Display Title Fishing weight and line
Descriptions
Object Description Stone fishhooks with line - 2: Fishing line and stone weights or hooks(?); hanks of cotton fishing line (2z-plied) wrapped around two weights. Weights: black stones (9 cm., diameter), curved up and tapered at ends.
Inventory Description Ground stone tool, fish hook, ovate, piece of cotton line
Classification
  • Weight
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ayacucho Region / Lucanas Province / Chavina
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Cotton, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.6 x 4.2 x 3.7 cm (5 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6851

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