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Fragment of decorated corner, probably of shawl
Fragment of decorated corner, probably of shawl
Object Number 38-10-30/1709
Display Title Fragment of decorated corner, probably of shawl
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of decorated corner, probably of a shawl. Basic fabric, single ply, sand colored cotton, 2-ply wool [camelid] decoration. Design: Tiahuanaco face with "weeping eye" and double-headed serpent headdress. Technique: sheer plainweave with incorporated tapestry brocade.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, textile fragment, multicolored, double-headed serpent
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Huari
  • Early Middle Horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 40 x 29 cm (15 3/4 x 11 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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