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Object Number 42-12-30/3718
Display Title Border, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Border; felines repeated along band woven in slit tapestry single faced, yellow, gold, brown, white, black, on red ground (z-2s). Between repeats, rows of three red camelid tassels attached. Along sides are narrow bands of weft-faced plainweave, tan, gold, red, with weft fringe. Warp: brown cotton, (z-2s).
Inventory Description Organic, woven border, slit tapestry, felin motif, fringed edge, torn
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chimú
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huacho, Site north of
Materials Wool
Dimensions Overall: 149.5 x 7.5 cm (58 7/8 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3718

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