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Tunic
Object Number 42-12-30/3757
Display Title Tunic
Descriptions
Object Description Tunic: 1-1 plainweave tan camelid. Unwoven warps extend (14 cm.) at bottom edge as fringe. 2 similar cloths, each (126 x 39 cm.) seamed together lengthwise up sides leaving armholes. Neck, armhole seams decorated w/(5 cm.) of tapestry in groups of 6 warps w/interlocking diamond design in blue, yellow, dark brown, on red camelid ground (z-2s). Across lower edge same design in cross-knit looping, double faced. Warp: tan camelid, (z-2s), 22 epcm. Weft: tan camelid, (z-2s), 9 epcm.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, tunic, brown plainweave, geometric pattern border
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Nazca
  • Middle Horizon 1
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Fiber, Wool, Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 68 x 79 cm (26 3/4 x 31 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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