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Tunic, fragment
Object Number 41-52-30/3090
Display Title Tunic, fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Tunic fragment with two design panels. Repeated squares, diagonally divided, contain abstract motifs derived from feline heads (with split eye) and tails. Colors are soft: maroon, pink, dark green, blue-green, gold, ochre, tan, white. Tapestry with single interlocking joins; warp selvage chained, other edges cut. One warp selvage. Warp: camelid, (z-2s), 10 epcm. Weft: camelid, (z-2s), 50 epcm.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, tunic fragment, multicolored, repeat patterned squares
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle horizon
  • Late Huari
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms South coast; Nazca
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 45 x 88 cm (17 11/16 x 34 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1941)
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (1941)

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