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Object Number 46-81-30/5531
Display Title Band
Descriptions
Object Description One woven white sling with red, blue, green, and white designs in middle: Band; in center (5 cm.) of slit tapestry, divided into three strips each with zigzag design in red, blue, green, orange camelid. At either side, white camelid band, in 2-2 diamond twill. At ends of band, flat braid ties: one black, one red camelid, oblique interlacing. Yarns gathered into tassels at bottom.
Inventory Description Organic, woven band, slit tapestry center, white diamond weave band, flat braide
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: 136 x 3 cm (53 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-81-30/5531

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