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Object Number
31-60-30/F830A
Display Title
Shin guard
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of "shin guards", rigid warp construction: rectangular mats of wooden slats wrapped with dark brown and tan camelid yarns (s-2z) in concentric diamond design. Upper and lower edges have cotton plainweave folded over edge and stitched. Along side edges three spaced ties of braided camelid cords. Most complete examples in collection.
Inventory Description
Organic, woven fiber textile, brown, tan diamond design, braided ties
Classification
- Woven Fiber
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Intermediate period
- Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Huaco
Additional Geographic Terms
North coast
Materials
Fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 26 x 16.5 cm (10 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Provenance
Collector
G. R. Schmidt
(1880)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-60-30/F831A | Shin guard? |
Woven Fiber
|
Huaco
| |
| 31-60-30/F830B | Shin guard |
Woven Fiber
|
Huaco
| |
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Shin guard
|
Japan
| |
| 99-12-60/52813.5 | Set of Japanese armor: shin guard |
Shin guard
|
Japan
| |
| 99-12-60/52811.4 | Set of Japanese armor: pair of shin guards |
Shin guard
|
Japan
| |
| 2003.1.2280 | Shin guard, lacquered metal strips and mail attached to fabric backing |
Shin guard
|
Japan
| |
| 42-12-30/3381 | Leg, protector |
Woven Fiber
|
Nazca Province?
| |
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Woven Fiber
|
Huacho
| |
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Woven Fiber
|
Majes
| |
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Woven Fiber
|
Peru
| |
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Woven Fiber
Raw Material |
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| |
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Bag
|
United States
|