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Object Number 75-20-30/8762
Display Title Bobbin
Descriptions
Object Description Six bobbins, 44-48 cm. in length. Wood or cane with carved andpainted human figures or geometric designs near each end. Two wound with cotton yarn. Most warped into a bow shape.
Inventory Description Organic, wood tool, bobbins, carved figures at tends, some fiber wrapped
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Dimensions Overall: 51 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm (20 1/16 x 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 8762

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