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The “discontinuous warp and weft” technique of weaving developed in this mountain range. Depictions of shamans in this range often wore nose rings in order to denote their high status. Ceramic vessels created in this range often featured a double spout connected by a bridge. The largest textile in the world, the Great Cloth, (15[1])was discovered in this range. “Trophy heads” created by a culture in this range were discovered in the Vitor Valley. A culture in this mountain range depicted a (*) spider called the “Decapitator” and created (10[1])a mummy known as the Lord of Sipán. (10[1])Cultures in this range made front-facing icons referred to as the “Staff God.” A culture in this range depicted a monkey and hummingbird in a set of over 700 geoglyphs. For 10 points, the Moche and Nazca cultures were located in what South American mountain range? ■END■

ANSWER: Andes Mountains [or Ancient Central Andes; accept word forms]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Munir SiddiquiI wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retireThompson et al.5315
Eric MukherjeeCLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!Aw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big booms8710
Vivian Maloufthrow away your cards, rally in the streetsUBC9510

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