Hey everybody,

I'm trying to get some information on the construction and materials of shicra--looped bags from the Andean Archaic used for transporting stone for mound construction. I've only been able to find the most general treatments in the literature. Basically, all I know is that they're looped, and made from "minimally processed sedges or reeds." Do any of you have any references, images, or other info that might help?

Here's a low-res web image: http://www.museoamano.com/jp/images/excava/2-02.jpg

And here's a pdf with an image and basic description (page 402): http://www.springerlink.com/content/w18333r835317727/fulltext.pdf

Thanks,

Randy Haas