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Object Number 42-12-30/3707
Display Title Tunic?, weft-patterned
Descriptions
Object Description Three full woven panels seamed together with an additional cut section of a fourth panel; body has diagonal design of interlocking step-blocks, woven w/supplementary wefts of red, yellow, pink, dark brown, tan camelid (z-2s). Paired wefts arranged in 6-span floats in alternate alignment. Ground cloth: tan cotton (z-2s). Across bottom a wide slit tapestry border w/diagonal design: red, pink interlocking marine(?) forms; red, yellow stepped fret above, below. Weft: camelid, (z-2s). Sewing yarns along both side selvages.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, textile, tab fringe, interlocking step figurative design
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chancay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huacho, Site north of
Dimensions Overall: 71.4 x 62.5 cm (28 1/8 x 24 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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