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Applique face, fringed
Object Number 46-77-30/9665
Display Title Applique face, fringed
Descriptions
Object Description Plaque (10 cm., diameter) made of vegetal fiber cord (2s-plied) and spiralled into a flat circle held in place by twining forms the base. Both sides covered by 2-2 plainweave of dark brown and pink camelid (2s-plied) and embroidered to represent a face. Face surrounded by three rows of cross-knit looping and a fringe (2.5 cm.) of yellow, pink, brown camelid (2s-plied). At lower edge, pink fringe (8.5 cm., length) and feathers attached at ends.
Inventory Description Organic, woven face, plainweave ground, embroidered facial features,fringed edge
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Materials Camelid, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 14.5 cm (8 1/4 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9665

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