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Object Number 46-77-30/9523
Display Title Textile, interlocked tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Textile portion of interlocked tapestry strip with white cotton warp (2z-plied) and red, yellow, brown camelid weft (2s-plied). Design: sections of red and yellow Horizontal stripes alternating with checkerboard pattern. Two pieces of strip have been stitched together in recent times. Two weft selvages.
Inventory Description Textile, interlocked tapestry
Classification
  • Fabric
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Vilcoshuara
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)

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