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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
Materials
Fiber Camelid Dye Fur Cotton
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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