Skip to main content
Object Number
50-68-30/7325
Display Title
Textile doll
Descriptions
Object Description
Textile doll. 45 cm. x 23. cm. Large head is constructed on 2 sticks covered with cotton plainweave. Features and ornaments are embroidered and appliqued, and consist of weft faced alpaca bands, feathered sticks, yarn fringe, etc. Two long cotton braids hang down from either side of head. Red and Yello alpaca yarns cover "shoulders and body". No body features other than head indicated. Doll rests on 1/1 loosely woven cotton plain weave with red and brown stripes.
Classification
- Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Chimú
- Chancay?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Additional Geographic Terms
North Coast; Central Coast
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.
