Quipu, or string abacus. Five thin strands of twisted wool fibre are tied to a loop of similar construction. The cords each carry a series of knots, used as a counting or record keeping system. One holds a separate strand, tied near the top. Strands are coloured blue-grey, blue and tan, a mix of brown and tan, brown, and two are completely tan. The loop is light tan and grey-blue.

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• Type of Item quipu
• Culture Andes
• Material wool fibre, dye
• Measurements height 45.5 cm, width 4.3 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 3177/0013