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Object Number 63-12-30/8415
Display Title Mantle, embroidered, fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Three mantle fragments; 1-1 plainweave dark green camelid (z-2s) completely covered with stem stitch embroidery depicting "Oculate Being", large-eyed head surrounded by rays, and felines of various sizes. Figures are dark blue, dark green, yellow, on red ground. 11.5 x 9 cm.; 8 x 6 cm.
Inventory Description Organic, wove mantle, plainweave covered with embroidery, fragmentary
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Horizon 10
  • Paracas Necropolis
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Paracas? / Paracas Necropolis?
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 9 cm (4 3/4 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 63-12-30/8415

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