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Is there any reason not to suspect that this was a noble's khipu made from a commoner's stolen hair?


Yeah that’s exactly what I immediatly thought, stolen or bought. It is common today that some people sell their hair to make wig for rich people



Depending on where you live yes in some country 300/400€ is 2/3 months salary


Or that this particular noble was a "health nut" and stuck to a commoner diet. Or was simply allergic to corn.


or a noble's message written on behalf by a commoner 'scribe'

This article is a case study of non sequitur




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