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Object Number 46-77-30/9749
Display Title Textile, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Textile composed of bands of weft-faced plainweave alternating with bands of slit tapestry in repeated waves and eight-pronged figures; dark brown eccentric weft outlining (2s-plied). Piece folded and warp selvage doubled back on itself and stitched. One warp selvage. Warp: cotton, (2s-plied). Weft: red, pink, gold, yellow camelid, (2s-plied); tan cotton (2s-plied).
Inventory Description Organic, woven textile, slit tapestry, red and yellow stripes, wave design
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 13 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9749

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