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Object Number 46-77-30/9106
Display Title Loincloth, weft-patterned
Descriptions
Object Description Loincloth of tan cotton 1-1 loose plainweave (warp: s; weft: z). Across bottom, border with birds woven in complementary weft weave of red, yellow, pink, white camelid. Separate yellow camelid weft fringe stitched across bottom. Tie attached at top (13 cm., width), plainweave with large felines at ends, woven in supplementary camelid wefts. Long warp fringe completes tie ends. Four selvages.
Inventory Description Organic, woven loincloth, plainweave, weft-patterned bird motif, fringed
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 176 x 96 cm (69 5/16 x 37 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9106

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