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Object Number 46-77-30/9748
Display Title Band, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Slit tapestry band with eccentric weft outlining; pairs of animals(?) in profile holding staffs(?); pairs repeated in alternating orientation. At one end, warps are cut an dturned back into weave. Both warp ends covered with buttonhole stitch. One warp, two weft selvages. Warp: brown cotton, (2s-plied). Weft: gold camelid ground; figures in dark brown, blue-green, pink, brown, tan, white camelid, (2s-plied).
Inventory Description Organic, woven band, slit tapestry, yellow with polychrome design, torn
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Middle horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 7 cm (10 5/8 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9748

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