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Object Number 31-60-30/F831A
Display Title Shin guard?
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of shin guards: rectangular mats of wooden slats wrapped with camelid yarns with a blue cross in center surrounded by concentric hexagons in red, gold, purple, white. One piece backed with plainweave cotton. Along long sides cords (of unknown use) lashed at intervals to slats.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, cross stepped pattern woven between cane sticks
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / <County> / <City> / Huaco
Additional Geographic Terms North coast
Materials Fiber, Cane
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 14.8 cm (10 5/8 x 5 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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