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Manta, warp-faced plain weave with supplementary warp patterning, with metal-wrapped threads
Manta, warp-faced plain weave with supplementary warp patterning, with metal-wrapped threads
Object Number 50-28-30/7326
Display Title Manta, warp-faced plain weave with supplementary warp patterning, with metal-wrapped threads
Descriptions
Object Description Textile, ca. 36" x 30", woven with gold threads: Manta; warp-faced plainweave with 2 broad stripes of dark brown camelid. At center and sides are 3 groups of narrow stripes in magenta, bright blue, gold and white camelid threaded alternately with metallic yarns (cotton yarn wrapped with silver(?) foil). In some stripes metal and white camelid warp floats create floral and geometric motifs. Around the edge is stitched a machine-made metallic band, weft patterned, of gold wire thread on silk.
Inventory Description Organic, textile, manta, 2 brown bands, 3 patterned multicolored stripes
Classification
  • Outerwear
Department Ethnographic
Date Ca. AD 1532-1560?
Culture
  • Colonial Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
South America / Bolivia
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, Southern Highlands area
Materials Fiber Camelid fiber Metal thread Dye Cotton stitching thread
Dimensions Overall: 83 x 73 cm (32 11/16 x 28 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Dealer Good Neighbor Imports (05/01/1950)

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