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Object Number 46-81-30/5521
Display Title Band
Descriptions
Object Description One woven narrow red belt: Band of warp-faced red camelid in 2-2 diamond twill weave. Center section (7 cm.) slit tapestry on multiple warps. Indistinct zigzag pattern in red, orange, brown, black camelid. Multi-strand brown camelid heading cords extend as ties at each end. Four selvages. Warp: red camelid, (3N). Weft: red camelid, (s-2z).
Inventory Description Organic, woven belt, slit tapestry, diamond and zigzag design, braided cord
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
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 Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 259.5 x 5 cm (102 3/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-81-30/5521

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