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CAS 0509-0001A-F   CAS 0509-0001A-F; Textile on backstrap loom with weaving implements
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Textile on backstrap loom with weaving implements
Culture Peruvian
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Chincheros
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Wood; Llama handspun wool yarn; B-D: Wood; E: Wood; Turtle shell; F: Leather; Yarn
Description A: Partially woven textile panel on back strap loom, including upper and lower anchor bars, heddle rod, and shuttle with white weft yarn wrapped on it; B: Loom bar; C,D: Battens; E: Spindle rod; F: Leather back strap for loom.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=84.0; C=5.5; D=5.9; F=7.6, Thickness = A=2.4; C=1.4; D=1.2; F=1.5, Max Diam = B=2.4; E=6.0, Length = A=220.0; B=68.0; C=69.7; D=83.6; E=61.5; F=61.8