Cordage

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/917

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.


  • Type of Item cordage
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material camelid wool fibre
  • Measurements height 11.5 cm, width 1.1 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Cordero Alto

  • 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

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0917