Skip to main content
Object Number 63-12-30/8399
Display Title Organic, woven mantle, embroidered block design, anthropomorphic figures
Descriptions
Object Description Fragments of mantle - 1 interior fragment, 5 panel units (embroidered with falling figures); Mantle fragment of plainweave camelid, embroidered checkerboard fashion with squares (8 x 8 in.) depicting flying men holding tumi knives and batons. Stem stitch embroidery covers surface of squares with dark green camelid (z-2s). Figures: gold, purple, brown camelid (z-2s). Warp: red camelid, (z-2s), 13 epcm. Weft: red camelid, (z-2s), 11 epcm.
Inventory Description Organic, woven mantle, embroidered block design, anthropomorphic figures
Classification
  • Fabric
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Horizon 10
  • Paracas
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Paracas? / Paracas Necropolis?
Additional Geographic Terms South Coast
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 36 x 26.5 cm (14 3/16 x 10 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 63-12-30/8399
Provenance
Collector Prof. Herbert Joseph Spinden
Donor Donated by Mrs. Margaret Castle Tozzer (02/26/1963)

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
Mantle, embroidered, fragment
63-12-30/8400 Mantle, embroidered, fragment
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis?
Organic, mantle, embroidered fragment with anthropomorphic figures
63-12-30/8401 Organic, mantle, embroidered fragment with anthropomorphic figures
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis?
Mantle, embroidered, fragment
63-12-30/8402 Mantle, embroidered, fragment
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis?
Mantle, embroidered, fragment
63-12-30/8404 Mantle, embroidered, fragment
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis?
Mantle, embroidered, fragment
63-12-30/8406 Mantle, embroidered, fragment
Woven Fiber
Raw Material
Paracas Necropolis?
Mantle, embroidered, fragment
63-12-30/8407 Mantle, embroidered, fragment
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis?
Mantle, embroidered; linear style
32-30-30/46 Mantle, embroidered; linear style
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Pisco?
Mantle, embroidered, fragment
63-12-30/8405 Mantle, embroidered, fragment
Woven Fiber
Raw Material
Paracas Necropolis?
Mantle, embroidered
38-28-30/4156 Mantle, embroidered
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis
Mantle, embroidered, fragment
63-12-30/8403 Mantle, embroidered, fragment
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis?
Mantle?, embroidered, fragment
63-12-30/8416 Mantle?, embroidered, fragment
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis?
Mantle, embroidered, fragment
63-12-30/8419 Mantle, embroidered, fragment
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Paracas Necropolis?