Skip to main content
Object Number 42-12-30/3413
Display Title Textile, warp-patterned
Descriptions
Object Description Textile fragment of warp-faced 1-1 plainweave red camelid (z-2s) with rows of llamas and crosses woven in interlocking tapestry on triple warps. Warp and weft selvages overcast green camelid. Where selvages meet a pouch (5x7 cm.) is attached, woven in same techniques with two rows of miniature llamas; at bottom a red fringe. One warp, one weft selvage. Weft: red camelid ground with dark green, dark blue, yellow, brown, white camelid, (z-2s).
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, textile fragment, multicolored, crosses, figurative design
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 58.5 x 21 cm (23 1/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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.

There are no objects to discover for this record.