Quipu, or string abacus. Five thin strands of twisted wool fibre are tied to a light yellow cord. The five strands each carry a series of knots, used as a counting or record keeping system. One of the strands is a grey-green colour, another is brown and tan, and the remaining three are light brown.

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• Type of Item quipu
• Culture Andes
• Material wool fibre, dye
• Measurements height 36.8 cm, width 2.8 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Monica Gewurz
• Received from Monica Gewurz

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• Made in Peru

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• Creation Date between 1 and 1500
• Ownership Date before June 10, 2016
• Acquisition Date on June 10, 2016

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3177/0012