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Object Number
41-52-30/2938
Display Title
Quipu
Descriptions
Object Description
Quipu (khipu) with circular carrying cord and 6 secondary cords hold knotted strings (H-strings)--generally 2 groups of 5 pairs/secondary cord. Pairs of two colors: red/white, blue/white, brown/white. In one case 5 groups of 3's: brown, dark brown, green, attached to secondary cord. Other strings in various colors and thickness attach directly to carry cord (no B strings). Both simple and overhand knots.
Inventory Description
Organic, fiber, braided fiber, knotted twisted cords attached, multicolored
Classification
- Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Inca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Ica Region
/
Nazca Province
Intrasite
H271 dr.11
Additional Geographic Terms
South coast
Materials
Cotton Fiber , Dye
Dimensions
Overall: 67.5 x 59.5 cm (26 9/16 x 23 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Credit Line
Gift of Alfred M. Tozzer, 1941
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
(1941)
Donor
Donated by
Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer
(1941)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-30-30/53 | Quipu |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 32-70-30/F851 | Quipu |
Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 32-30-30/55 | Quipu |
Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 41-70-30/3110 | Quipu, fragment |
Fiber
|
La Puntilla
| |
| 42-28-30/4532 | Quipu |
Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 15-41-30/86913 | Cap band, feathered |
Feather
|
Coyungo
| |
| 35-36-60/1823 | Bamboo quiver - with 2 pairs of strings dangling from one side |
Quiver
|
Thailand
| |
| 32-30-30/54 | Quipu |
Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/6359 | Balance |
Woven Fiber
|
Vilcoshuara
| |
| 42-28-30/4547 | Cord |
Cordage
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 40-79-10/22549 | Necklace of two yellow strings, two blue strings, black & white beads, shells. |
Necklace
|
Arizona
| |
| 46-77-30/10298 | Apron? |
Fiber
|
Vista Alegre
|