QUIPOES.

The Peruvians had a method of expressing their meaning by narrow knotted

ribands of various colours, which they called “Quipoes:” a certain

number of knots of one colour, divided by so many of another, expressed

particular meanings; and served these simple and innocent people in

place of the art of writing.

The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 912 / 1847 题