Skip to main content
Object Number 46-77-30/7751
Display Title Tassel
Descriptions
Object Description Two tassels of vegetal fiber (furcraei endini). Tops covered with cross-knit looping, depicting face on either side of tassel. Camelid, (2s-plied), red, black, white.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber tassels, tops covered with crossknit looping, faces
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca
  • Chavina
  • Early Intermediate period
  • Middle horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ayacucho Region / Lucanas Province / Chavina
Intrasite Grave 3C, item #20
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Fiber, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm (2 15/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 46-77-30/7751 (a); 46-77-30/7751 (b); 46-77-30/7751(c)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Tassel from bag
38-28-30/4113B Tassel from bag
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis
Bag
42-12-30/3239A Bag
Woven Fiber
Huaura Province
Bag - 2 ply wool plain weave embroidered in stripes with animal& human motifs
38-28-30/4113A Bag - 2 ply wool plain weave embroidered in stripes with animal& human motifs
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis
Tassel
46-77-30/6743 Tassel
Raw Material
Fiber
Nazca
Tassel
46-77-30/9099 Tassel
Woven Fiber
Hacienda Humaya
Organic, textile, tapestry frgaments with tassels
979-17-30/10092 Organic, textile, tapestry frgaments with tassels
Woven Fiber
Peru
Bag
42-12-30/3549 Bag
Woven Fiber
Peru
Tassel, face
46-77-30/10118 Tassel, face
Fiber
Peru
Belt, braided
46-77-30/7722 Belt, braided
Woven Fiber
Raw Material
Acari
Tassel, face
42-12-30/3596A Tassel, face
Woven Fiber
Peru
Sash, weft-patterned
46-77-30/10429 Sash, weft-patterned
Woven Fiber
Supe
Tassel, multiple
46-77-30/9539 Tassel, multiple
Fiber
Vilcoshuara