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Object Number 46-81-30/5534
Display Title Coca bag
Descriptions
Object Description One woven large coca bag with green, blue an dbrown designs and blue and red brown fringes: Coca Bag of interlocked tapestry, dark green with rectangles of dark red, dark blue. Squares of weft float weave set into tapestry: diagonal rows of serrated interlocking forms woven in same colors plus white. Wefts substituted in three span float. Row of red tassels with bead-like embroidery tops are across bottom; dark green with white figure. Doubled cotton cord strap.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber textile, bag, re, green, tapestry, fringe extensions, fiber
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Inca
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: 40 x 47 cm (15 3/4 x 18 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1

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