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Object Number 46-77-30/8917
Display Title Band, embroidered
Descriptions
Object Description Band of blue-black warp-faced 1-1 plainweave sewn into circle with warp ends overlapping (6 cm.). Four sets of opposed birds (one yellow, one red camelid, z-2s) in chain stitch embroidery, extends for (18 cm.) from band seam. Fifth set of birds begun; remainder of band unfinished. Four selvages. Warp, weft: camelid, (z-2s).
Inventory Description Organic, woven band, embroidered red and yellow bird motif on black ground
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 14.5 x 3.8 cm (5 11/16 x 5 11/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/8917

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