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Object Number 63-12-30/8442
Display Title Band, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Two pieces of band; two bands seamed together, parallel to weft. Each has continuous row of opposed bong-beaked birds in slit tapestry with eccentric outlining: rose, brown, gold, pink camelid (s), white cotton (z-2s). Above, below are Horizontal stripes of weft-faced plainweave in rose and yellow camelid (faded). Four warp selvages (one piece). Two warp selvages (second piece). Warp: brown cotton, (z-2s). Second piece from same band. 5 x 10.5 cm. (second piece)
Inventory Description Organic, woven band,slit tapestry,tan w/ brown and white stripes and bird motif
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Pisco?
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Paracas?
Dimensions Overall: 22 x 10 cm (8 11/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 63-12-30/8442

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