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Catalog Number

CAS 0514-0220   CAS 0514-0220; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool yarn; Aniline dye
Description Handspun, 2-ply sheep's wool yarn that is a dyed a light green and wound into a tight ball; Yarn is spun evenly and appears to be mixed with a small amount of gray or gray-brown wool.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.5 (ball)