Khipu

1998.19.3355

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Artifact Identification Khipu   (1998.19.3355)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Data Processing T&E
  4. :
  5. Data Processing Devices
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 500 CE
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 99 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 70.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.7 cm
Weight 3381 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Textile, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Sewing, Twisting

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction N/A

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