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Tunic, embroidered
Object Number 42-12-30/3343
Display Title Tunic, embroidered
Descriptions
Object Description Tunic of 1-1 plainweave dark brown camelid ending in a long (15 cm.), thick replied fringe. Along bottom, just above fringe, is a row of four motifs: circle with double "claw" extending at each side embroidered in stem stitch, blue, yellow, outined in dark brown on red ground. Neck and arm holes edged with buttonhole stitch and cross-knit looping in same colors. Attached at each shoulder a thick red camelid fringe.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, tunic, brown, embroidered design band, fringed, tassel
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Huari?
  • Nazca?
  • Middle horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Arequipa Region / Caraveli Province / Acari
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Chavina
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 45 x 96.5 cm (17 11/16 x 38 in.)
Quantity 1

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