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Object Number 46-77-30/7749
Display Title Belt, double cloth
Descriptions
Object Description Belt with repeat design of three double-headed serpents. Technique: double weave with sets of warps used complementarily, purple/yellow, red/green camelid (2s-plied). Tubular weft: red camelid, (2s-plied). At each end, braided section (20 cm., length).
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, belt, repeat serpent design, brown, red, green, gold
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca
  • Early Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ayacucho Region / Lucanas Province / Chavina
Intrasite Grave 3C
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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