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Object Number 42-12-30/3304
Display Title Tunic, tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Tunic of weft-faced plainweave,tan above and red below. Across center are bands of small diamonds-red, black, yellow, tan and white-woven in interlocked tapestry technique. A short loop fringe of tan camelid stitched across lower edge. Warp runs Horizontal, tan camelid below, dark brown above. Warp selvages overcast. Warp: tan camelid, dark brown camelid, (2s plied). Weft: camelid, (2s plied). Additional description see conservation report.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, tunic, plainweave, red, white, black, two pieces, stripes
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Ica, north of
Dimensions Overall: 90 x 79.5 cm (35 7/16 x 31 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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