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Object Number 46-77-30/9670
Display Title Border, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Slit tapestry border with eccentric weft outlining. Flying birds in red and yellow on gold ground repeated along band. At one side ground weft is extended at intervals as a short looped fringe. Sewing stitches remain along other side. Warp: cotton, (2s-plied). Weft: camelid, (2s-plied).
Inventory Description Organic, woven textile, red and yellow bird motif, repeating design, tassel at e
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho / Hacienda Humaya
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huacho, inland from
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 6 cm (10 5/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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