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Object Number 46-81-30/5519
Display Title Band, warp-patterned
Descriptions
Object Description One woven narrow belt with brown and tan geometric designs: Band; along band are complex figures with crested headdresses and feline/or 8-pointed star with mouth and 4 eyes; woven in red camelid-white cotton complementary warp weave; colors alternate faces. At each end, (5-6 cm.) terminal weaving turned under, sloppily overcast, then finished with buttonhole stitch. Rows of large stitches along ends, across width secure folded portion. Weft: paired white cotton, (2z-2s), 6 ppcm. Four selvages.
Inventory Description Organic, textile band, red, white, figurative design, sewn ends
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Arequipa Region / Caylloma Province / Majes
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, Southern Highlands; Majes Valley near Santa Isabel de Siguas
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 83 x 4 cm (32 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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