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Object Number 46-77-30/8992
Display Title Loincloth, weft-patterned
Descriptions
Object Description Same as 30/8991, but design at top and on ties is rows of concentric squares, red, magenta, yellow, gold, white camelid (2s-plied), flanked by stepped fret bands in same yarns. Across bottom of loincloth, row of felines flanked by wave bands. Weft fringes at bottom edges are multi-colored camelid, red, magenta, yellow, gold. Four selvages.
Inventory Description Organic, woven loincloth, tan cotton plainweave, embroidered design
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late Horizon?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Dimensions Overall: 124 x 64.2 cm (48 13/16 x 25 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/8992

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