Skip to main content
Object Number 46-77-30/7695
Display Title Headband, warp-patterned
Descriptions
Object Description Headband; center section (60 cm.) warp-faced, warp-patterned band with broken x-motif in yellow and dark red on dark green and purple ground (all camelid, 2s-plied). Band folded in half lengthwise, closed wiht buttonhole stitch in alternating colors of camelid. At each end, four small braids of multicolored yarn attached, which become wrapped yarns, then long tassels.
Inventory Description Organic, textile headband, x-shapes, repeating, frayed ties
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Nazca
  • Late Coast
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Nazca Region
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 79 x 3 cm (31 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Headband, tapestry, braided
46-77-30/7687 Headband, tapestry, braided
Woven Fiber
Raw Material
Nazca Province
Headband or sling, woven, wrap
42-28-30/4520 Headband or sling, woven, wrap
Woven Fiber
Nazca Province
Headband or sling, plainweave
46-77-30/7692 Headband or sling, plainweave
Woven Fiber
Nazca Province
Headband, tapestry
42-28-30/4496 Headband, tapestry
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Vincha
Headband or sling, plainweave
46-77-30/7696 Headband or sling, plainweave
Woven Fiber
Nazca Province
Headband, tapestry, braided
46-77-30/7685 Headband, tapestry, braided
Woven Fiber
Raw Material
Nazca Province
Headband or sling, woven, wrap
42-28-30/4522 Headband or sling, woven, wrap
Woven Fiber
Nazca Province
Headband, double cloth
42-28-30/4504 Headband, double cloth
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Nazca Province
Headband or sling
42-12-30/3403 Headband or sling
Woven Fiber
Peru
Headband, slit tapestry
42-12-30/3353B Headband, slit tapestry
Woven Fiber
Raw Material
Peru
Headband or sling
46-77-30/7773 Headband or sling
Woven Fiber
Casa Vasquez
Bag, warp-patterned
63-12-30/8435 Bag, warp-patterned
Woven Fiber
Peru