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Workbasket
Object Number 29-34-30/F780A
Display Title Workbasket
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular basket with hinged lid, woven of totora reeds in 2-2 twill plaiting. Pieces of split cane are incorporated into the weave to strengthen sides.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, basket, twill plaited, rectangular, hinged lid
Classification
  • Basket
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Prehistoric grave
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon; Central Coast; vicinity of Ancon
Materials Fiber, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 38 x 18 cm (3 9/16 x 14 15/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Mr. A. C. Spring
Donor Donated by Mrs. A. C. Spring (1929)

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