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Catalog Number

CAS 0514-0226   CAS 0514-0226; 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 dyed a coral color and wound into a tight ball; Yarn is evenly spun.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.2 (ball)