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Object Number 42-12-30/3525
Display Title Miniature cape, fine wool tapestry - stepped diamond design
Descriptions
Object Description Miniature cape; three cut strips of Inca interlocked tapestry stitched together with mercerized cotton. Design: repeats of concentric stepped diamonds in red, dark brown, gold, yellow, white camelid wefts (z-2S, 60 epcm.). Narrow strips of brown and black camelid fur stitched to 3 sides of square; 4th side has large stitch holes along edge; outer corners joined by heavy cord wrapped w/red camelid yarn. Result: small cape, join across chest. Warp: white cotton, (z-2S), 13 epcm.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, textile, three strips of diamond design tapestry, fur trim
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Inca
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Dimensions Overall: 40 x 41 cm (15 3/4 x 16 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Alfred M.Tozzer and Donald Scott
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1941-1942)
Donor Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (1942)
Donor Mr. Donald C. Scott (1942)

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