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Object Number 46-77-30/9122
Display Title Textile, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Textile portion; above and below the dominant stylized motif, possibly a flying bird with long serrated (feathered headdress), are several bands of Horizontal stripes and interlocking geometric curls and step blocks. Weft: white cotton, blakc, gold, pink, straw yellow camelid.
Inventory Description Organic, woven textile, slit tapestry, yellow ground, bird and step-wave motif
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
Dimensions Overall: 48 x 13 cm (18 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9122

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