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Effigy, loop and embroidery
Effigy, loop and embroidery
Object Number 42-12-30/3746
Display Title Effigy, loop and embroidery
Descriptions
Object Description Core covered with looping and embroidery to resemble a figure. At top a yellow camelid "leathered" headdress. Face has lost most features, except double ear ornament and mouth. Magenta "shirt" has running winged warrior embroidered on front and frontal figure on back. At side of body are sets of double ear ornaments(?). Yarns: magenta, yellow, brown, blue camelid. Figure ends in yellow camelid fringe.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber effigy, covered with looping and embroidery
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
  • Middle horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huacho, Site north of
Materials Leather, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 8.5 x 2 cm (6 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3746

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