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Fish hook and line
Object Number 46-77-30/6852
Display Title Fish hook and line
Descriptions
Object Description Metal fishhook with line: Fishing line and hook; hank of cotton fishing line (2s-plied) with broken metal hook attached.
Inventory Description Metal, tool, fish hook, with coiled cotton line
Classification
  • Fishhook
  • 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 Cotton, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 11.4 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm (4 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6852

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