Based on our first hand studies of quipus spread over three
continents, the Databooks primarily contain detailed descriptions of over 200
quipus. Databook I(published in 1978) contains 191 descriptions and Databook
II (published in 1988) contains another 15 descriptions. To understand the format
and contents of the descriptions, it is crucial to read the Introduction in
Databook II. (Both Books are here in their entirety but the Introduction to
Book II includes and updates the introductory material of Book I.)
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Book I Book II |
CONTENTS
OF INTRODUCTION Pages 1-10 ¨Tag system to uniquely identify each published quipu description ¨Locations of quipus we examined and detail in these books ¨Locations of quipus we are aware of but have not yet examined ¨References to other published quipu descriptions Pages 11-30 ¨General description of quipus and quipu parts ¨Format and symbols used in our descriptions to represent cord types, cord placement, cord attachments, cord length, cord colors, knot types, knot positions on cords, numerical interpretations ¨Types of information in observation sections of descriptions: provenance; associated artifacts; special construction features; observed regularities or interrelationships based on cord positions, color, knots, and numerical values INDIVIDUAL QUIPUS |