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Object Number 42-12-30/3581
Display Title Border, weft-patterned
Descriptions
Object Description Border with all-over diagonal design of alternating rows of crosses and interlocking serpents, woven in complementary weft floats of magenta and yellow camelid (z-2s; warp: brown cotton, (z-2s)). Outer edges form stepped corners; yellow tab fringe along bottom. Three loom widths, seamed to a 1-1 plainweave brown cotton (warp: z-2s, 20 epcm.; weft: z-2s, 12 epcm.). One warp, six weft selvages.
Inventory Description Organic, woven border, interlocking serpent design, tab fringe, stepped corner
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chancay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 183 x 22 cm (72 1/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3581

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