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Object Number 42-12-30/3347
Display Title Bag, composite piece
Descriptions
Object Description Bag made from a fragment of Huari interlock tapestry with step-fret design and fanged face; cut and stitched to make a square bag with bevelled corners. Fragment of Paracas embroidery and fringe stitched on bottom. Inca weft-wrapped cords attached at lower corners. Strap: slit tapestry on thck wefts. Warp: 10 epcm. Weft: 23 epcm.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, bag, multicolored geometric design, tassels, woven strap
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Inca
  • Huari
  • Middle horizon
  • Paracas
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Arequipa Region / Caraveli Province / Acari
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Chavina
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 11 cm (10 5/8 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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