Skip to main content
Object Number 80-61-30/24069
Display Title Stepped corner
Descriptions
Object Description Stepped corner, possibly cut from a larger cloth. Vertical rows of marine animals (?) are woven in slit tapestry with wrapped warp outlining. On 2 sides is a border of flying birds. Wefts are magenta, pink, tan, yellow camelid, with small amounts of white cotton (all z-2s, ca. 40 epcm.). Warps are brown and white cotton, z-2s, 7.5 epcm.
Inventory Description Organic, woven textile, stepped corner, slit tapestry, animal motif, ends cut
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chancay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Coast
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 19 cm (9 7/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 80-61-30/24069

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Stepped corner
80-61-30/24067 Stepped corner
Woven Fiber
Peru
Stepped corner
80-61-30/24068 Stepped corner
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Peru
Stepped corner
80-61-30/24066 Stepped corner
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Peru
Stepped corner
80-61-30/24070 Stepped corner
Woven Fiber
Raw Material
Peru
Stepped corner
80-61-30/24070A Stepped corner
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Peru
Stepped corner, slit tapestry
42-12-30/3513 Stepped corner, slit tapestry
Woven Fiber
Peru
Stepped corner
80-61-30/24065A Stepped corner
Woven Fiber
Peru
Stepped corner
09-1-30/74712 Stepped corner
Woven Fiber
Ancon
Stepped corner
978-11-30/10027A Stepped corner
Woven Fiber
Raw Material
Peru
Stepped corner
978-11-30/10026 Stepped corner
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Peru
Stepped corner
46-77-30/10323 Stepped corner
Woven Fiber
Supe
Stepped corner
80-61-30/24072A Stepped corner
Woven Fiber
Peru