Weaving Tool

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/743

Weaving tool (batten ?). Flat base, obtuse distal end, plano-convex sides and small grooves in front and back of body. Slightly broken.


  • Type of Item tool
  • Culture Nasca
  • Material bone
  • Measurements height 0.7 cm, width 21.6 cm, depth 4.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer

  • Made in Ica

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0743