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Hat, four-pointed
Object Number 38-10-30/1707
Display Title Hat, four-pointed
Descriptions
Object Description Hat, Huari-style with foundation of square knotted brown camelid (s-2z) and camelid pile caught in knots. Each side divided into four squares with opposing squares containing winged llama or flamingo and s-shaped double-headed serpents; colors are red, green, purple, light blue, dark blue, natural tan, white. At each corner a separate cylindrical point covered with pile (tassels missing). Crown looped in dark brown camelid (z-2s).
Inventory Description Organic, hat, four-pointed, polychrome, knotted, top torn, dirty
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Huari?
  • Tiahuanaco?
  • Middle horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast: Tiahuanaco
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 16 x 13 cm (6 1/2 x 6 5/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-10-30/1707
Provenance
Collector Isabel Guernsey (05/1937-12/1937)
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (02/02/1938)

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