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This net was excavated by antiquarians Reiss and Stuebel during the 1880s at the necropolis at Ancon, on the Peruvian coast. It had been buried in a chamber grave with a mummy bundle. It had probably been used for carrying items, rather than for fishing.

The net, tied into a bundle by the Museum, consists of cord (probably of cotton) in two colours, knotted to form a loose network.

The Ancon necropolis contained hundreds of 'mummy bundles' - people buried crouched, and wrapped in textiles, with a false head attached, and accompanied by possessions, in underground chambers. They span several centuries to around 1500.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-293-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1902.383
• Date: 14th - 16th century
  Between the 14th and 16th century
  
• Material: Cord
  Net, cord
  
• Dimensions: 54.00" L x 18.00 W; 0.75" mesh
  
• What: Net, cord
  
• Subject: Clothing and textiles
  
• Who:
• Where: South America, Ancient Peru
  
• Event:
• Description: Net of cord knotted to form a loose network, from a grave: Ancient Peru, 14th - 16th century
  
• References:
  • W Reiss and A Stuebel. The Necropolis of Ancon in Peru. Berlin: Asher 1880-1887. 
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