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Object Number
46-77-30/9135
Display Title
Textile, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description
Slit tapestry textile. Primarily a slit tapestry structure with vertical zigzag design motifs and diamond shape faces. The usually rigid tapestry warp wale continually upset by warps diverting out of normal vertical alignment. Warps begin vertical, shift to short diagonal alignment, then pick up different vertical track. Eccentric wefts cover diagonal warp area, used in the faces to outline eyes. Only 1 existing selvage, side selvage w/paired warps. Warp: natural color cotton. Weft: brown camelid w/some natural cotton cross-knit looping attached: light blue, dark blue, gold, brown, white camelid.
Inventory Description
Organic, woven fiber textile, slit tapestry, human faces, plainweave
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
Materials
Fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 46 x 15 cm (18 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46-77-30/9150 | Organic, textile, slit tapestry, geometric motifs |
Woven Fiber
|
Zapallan
| |
| 46-77-30/9178 | Border, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Zapallan
| |
| 42-12-30/3762 | Textile, weft-patterned |
Woven Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/10127 | Apron?, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/8933 | Textile, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Huaura Province
| |
| 46-77-30/9694 | Sling?, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Hacienda Humaya
| |
| 75-20-30/8819 | Border |
Woven Fiber
|
Ancon
| |
| 46-77-30/9105 | Apron, tasselled |
Woven Fiber
|
Huacho
| |
| 42-12-30/3706 | Border, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Huaura Province
| |
| 42-12-30/3555 | Loom bar, tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7183 | Textile, slit tapestry |
Woven Fiber
|
Huacho?
| |
| 42-12-30/3314 | Headband, slit tapestry, loop |
Raw Material
Woven Fiber |
Peru
|