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Object Number 46-77-30/9042
Display Title Band, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Band; tapestry motifs include columns of profiled pelicans and frontal anthropomorphic figures with elaborate headdresses. At one end, layered tassels and fringe; red, brown, black, white, khaki, gold. Most of weft fibers camelid, though some white and brown cotton. Cotton warp.
Inventory Description Organic, woven band, slit tapestry, figure and bird motif, layered tassels, frag
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Dimensions Overall: 167 x 5.2 cm (65 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9042

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