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Object Number 46-77-30/10512
Display Title Band, slit tapestry
Descriptions
Object Description Band; slit tapestry groups of three warps woven separately with selvage to selvage wefts closing the slits at (1 cm.) intervals. Band is divided into six blocks: yellow-green, gold, dark brown, pink, magenta, each with a stylized bird in a contrasting color. One heading is cut and warps woven diagonally back into fabric. Four selvage. Warp: cotton, (2s-plied), 7 epcm. Weft: camelid, (2s-plied).
Inventory Description Organic, woven band, slit tapestry, black of color with bird effigies
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chancay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Pachacamac / Pachacamac
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 60 x 10 cm (23 5/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/10512

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