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Object Number 46-77-30/9116
Display Title Band, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Band with bird and two animals(?) spaced along it. Bird: white, outlined in black (some warp wrapping) on magenta ground, framed by two black and white wave bands. Animals: pinks, pale green, lavender, black, on gold ground. Band ended with tab fringe, but this is now stitched to band, probably to make a circle (headband?), now torn. One warp, two weft selvages. Warp: cotton, (2s-plied). Weft: camelid, (2s-plied).
Inventory Description Organic, woven band, slit tapestry, yellow ground with bird and animal motif
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Middle horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Dimensions Overall: 43 x 4.2 cm (16 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9116

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