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Object Number 46-77-30/7722
Display Title Belt, braided
Descriptions
Object Description Belt; three flat braids joined at intervals. Wide bands of gold, red, white alternate with groups of narrow bands of blue-green-gold, red, black, white to form chevron patterning and broad stripes (all camelid, 2s-plied). At ends, the three braids become two, each ending in large red tassel. Tops of tassels covered in blue camelid.
Inventory Description Organic, woven belt, 3 flat braids, joined at intervals, chevron and striped pat
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle horizon
  • Late Nazca?
  • Huari?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / <County> / <City> / Lomas / Acari
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Acari; Rio Lomas Valley
Materials Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 61 x 17.5 x 2.2 cm (24 x 6 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/7722

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