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Organic, woven fiber, tunic, four pieces sewn together, diamond, stepped pattern
Object Number 46-77-30/8935
Display Title Organic, woven fiber, tunic, four pieces sewn together, diamond, stepped pattern
Descriptions
Object Description Tunic composed of four pieces; cotton with some camelid brocade. Dark brown and white grounds, with designs in yellow, pinkish red, blue, white, dark brown-black. Each piece has four tapestry medallion and diagonal step designs, adn three weft brocade bands, one down either edge, the third band down center; bands run almost complete width of piece; each piece four selvages; pieces joined with matching dark brown or white thread (of which sections missing). Arm opening (9 in, length), neck opening undefinable as sections of sewing missing.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, tunic, four pieces sewn together, diamond, stepped pattern
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Materials Cotton, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 84.5 x 44.7 cm (33 1/4 x 17 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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