Skip to main content
Object Number
15-41-30/86913
Display Title
Cap band, feathered
Descriptions
Object Description
Feathered cap band; the upper section orange ground with 3 pairs of yellow bars. Below is an edge of brilliant blue feathers. Foundation cloth plainweave cotton. One weft edge cut and overcast. At three corners heading cords extend as knotted ties. Each feather's quill bent over one yarn which knots and secures it before moving to the next yarn. A second yarn knots further down the quill. These strings with feathers attached are stitched to foundation cloth with a third yarn.SEE REMARKS FOR CONTINUATION OF DESCRIPTION
Inventory Description
Organic, feather, cap band, orange, yellow, blue bands, twisted fiber cord
Classification
- Feather
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Ica Region
/
Nazca Province
/
Coyungo
Intrasite
Prehistoric graves; Cemetery A
Additional Geographic Terms
South coast; Nasca Valley
Materials
Feather, Fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 12.5 cm (5 1/8 x 4 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Julio C. Tello
(1915)
Seller
Dr. Julio C. Tello
(1915)
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-41-30/86916 | Cap band, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Coyungo
| |
| 15-41-30/86915 | Cap band, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Coyungo
| |
| 15-41-30/86914 | Cap band, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Coyungo
| |
| 42-28-30/4491 | Headdress, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-12-30/3748 | Headdress, feathered |
Feather
|
Huaura Province
| |
| 14-38-30/85947 | Tunic, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca
| |
| 46-77-30/7707 | Headband, feathered |
Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
Nazca Province
| |
| 42-28-30/4492 | Headdress, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 41-52-30/2945 | Textile, feathered |
Feather
|
Nazca Province
| |
| 46-77-30/8964 | Poncho, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Hacienda Humaya
| |
| 42-12-30/3198 | Poncho, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Huacho
| |
| 46-77-30/7748C | Textile, feathered |
Woven Fiber
|
Chavina
|