Skip to main content
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
Materials
Cotton, Camelid
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
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46-77-30/8956 | Border, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Sayan
| |
| 46-77-30/9691 | Organic, woven border, slit tapestry, red, pink, and yellow |
Fabric
|
Hacienda Humaya
| |
| 46-77-30/8942 | Border, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Sayan
| |
| 46-77-30/9677 | Border, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 38-10-30/1715 | Textile, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/8932 | Border, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Sayan
| |
| 42-12-30/3568 | Border, slit tapestry |
Raw Material
Woven Fiber |
Peru
| |
| 15-41-30/86887 | Border, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Monte Grande
| |
| 48-37-30/7183 | Textile, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Huacho?
| |
| 63-12-30/8449 | Border, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Pisco
| |
| 42-12-30/3327 | Border, weft-patterned |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Peru
| |
| 979-17-30/10068 | Border, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Peru
|