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Object Number 46-77-30/8994
Display Title Tunic, child's
Descriptions
Object Description Tunic; 1-1 plainweave red camelid (warp, weft: 2s-plied); 2 complete cloths seamed lengthwise leaving neck opening; sides seamed. Warp ends looped fringe at bottom. Band of slit tapestry on simple gauze foundation stitched around lower edge above fringe. Stepped fret design done in red, yellow, pink, tan camelid (2s-plied). Band not long enough, at back(?) 2 pieces of slit tapestry band alternating with 2 rows of red camelid fringe stitched on to complete decoration. Slit tapestry crosses separated by bands of weft-faced plainweave. Brown, white cotton, yellow, pink, brown camelid wefts.
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, tunic, red, plainweave, multicolored design, stepped
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 25.6 x 60.8 cm (10 1/16 x 23 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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