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Mantle, weft-patterned
Object Number 42-28-30/4862
Display Title Mantle, weft-patterned
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of basic fabric of a mantle that had tapestry border of small boats. Brocade; brown cotton with yellow & rose wool design; diagonal rows of birds: Mantle fragment; diagonal rows of stylized birds; all lines stepped. Xwefts cover surface, moving over 6, under 2; alternating alignment every second weft. Yellow camelid (z-2s) used on burds, cherry red camelid (z-2s) ground. Foundation cloth 1-1 plaiweave dark brown cotton (z-2s, 15 epcm. both directions); shows on surface as small dots, and narrow outline around each shape; made of two complete widths (34.5 cm.) seamed together. Four weft selvages.
Inventory Description Organic, woven textile, cotton plainweave, weft pattern, embroidered geometric d
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chancay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / <State> / <County> / <City> / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huacho
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 104 x 69.5 cm (40 15/16 x 27 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4862

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