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Object Number 46-77-30/9588
Display Title Bag, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Heavy slit tapestry bag with diamond design in yellow, red-brown, gold camelid (2s-plied). Rectangular cloth folded in half parallel to weft and sides closed with an edging of cross-knit looping to form nearly square bag. Warp selvages, at opening, reinforced with edge of cross-knit looping. Four selvages. Warp: brown camelid (2s-plied).
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, bag, diamond patterns, folded, sewn sides, holes
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Vilcoshuara
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 19 x 15.6 cm (7 1/2 x 6 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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