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Object Number 46-77-30/8943
Display Title Border, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Border; stepped diagonal pattern (paired snake heads with eyes?) in various shades of yellow, pink, red, purple, brown, with stepped diagonals and eyes(?) outlined in dark brown; above, below, border of pink and dark pinkish-red weft stripes, with stepped, squared frets in dark brown and yellow, tapestry tab fringe (1.5" x 1/3" (6 warp ends)). Warp: 2-ply yarns, used double for tabs. Edges: part of weft selvages preserved; warp edge of tabs selvaged, with some tabs connected through warp loops by double 2-ply yarns (same as warp); fourth edge badly torn; would appear that edge of border
Inventory Description Organic, woven border, slit tapestry, dtwpped diagonal snake design, tab fringe
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Horizon?
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Sayan
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Dimensions Overall: 51.5 x 14.5 cm (20 1/4 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/8943

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