String

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/906

Dark brown human hair twisted together to form a thin string. Knotted at one side; "Z" torsion. Slightly broken.


  • Type of Item string
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material human hair
  • Measurements height 20.5 cm, width 0.2 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Ica

  • Creation Date between 901 BCE and 800
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0906