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Yarn skein
Object Number 46-77-30/7729
Display Title Yarn skein
Descriptions
Object Description Hank of red camelid yarn (2s-plied).
Inventory Description Organic, fiber bundle, brown/red, cotton string
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Nazca
  • Early Intermediate period
  • Chavina
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ayacucho Region / Lucanas Province / Chavina
Intrasite Grave 1, item #6?
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 4.5 cm (1 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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