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Object Number 15-41-30/86900A
Display Title Band, interlock tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Band of single interlocked tapestry with camelid wefts in red, green, brown, tan, and white (z, z-2s, 40 epcm.) divided into four squares each with a standing figure holding two staffs. Feet are in profile, the top of the head is to the side and headdress proceeds from the mouth(?). One warp selvage. Warp: white cotton, (s-2z), 10 epcm.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, textlocked tapestry, stepped, scoll design, bird motif
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Provincial Huari
  • Middle horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Usaka
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 31 x 22.5 cm (12 3/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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