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Object Number
38-27-30/1687
Display Title
Rebozo, ikat
Descriptions
Object Description
Shawl of warp-faced 1-1 plainweave with ikat dyed design of small indistinct plant and cross(?) forms arranged in narrow stripes, separated by a few plain white warps. At each end warps are used to form thick fringed border of knotted lace, with woven and embroidered(?) areas. In center of fringe lace is an eagle holding arrows and olive branches(?) in claws; at either side flowers. Two weft selvages. Warp: cotton, (z-2s), 64 epcm. Weft: cotton, (z-2s), 13 epcm.
Inventory Description
Organic, woven fiber, Ikat dyed blue, white, borders of white lace, fringe, open
Classification
- Woven Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Date
18th century
Culture
- Colonial Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
Materials
Fiber, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 80 x 88 cm (31 1/2 x 34 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
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