Cordage Item Number: 2990/917 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cord made of yellow-brown camelid wool threads. Interlaced textile technique (2x2). Incomplete.
History Of Use
Possibly used as a coca bag cord or as a decorative tassel.
Item History
- Made in Cordero Alto, Ica, Peru between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
- Collected between 1950 and 1975
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before January 15, 2013
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on January 15, 2013
What
- Name
- Cordage
- Identification Number
- 2990/917
- Type of Item
- cordage
- Material
- camelid wool fibre
- Overall
- height 11.5 cm, width 1.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Paracas
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cordero Alto, Ica, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2990/0917