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16 Went a visit to the
Museum National of the
Zoological Parks. The
museum is a mixed sort
of Painting historical & war
trophies & banks of heroes.
Most fit however is Inca
& Indian relics & articles.
There are many jars & pottery
of various designs of Inca age.
Also much cloth, manners
& skulls & feather works.
One case is filled with
Kipus or knotted cords
used as a recorder for history by
the Incas. The cords are
arranged in a circle about
a small ring and are in 2 or
dull colors. The Indian
tribes are chiefly referred to
the Campjos of the Machiganga.
A name is not used.
Some 6 tribes are named &
army & bows as well as saddles