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Organic, woven tapestry fragment, brightly colored, flower-like motifs
Object Number 32-75-30/F856
Display Title Organic, woven tapestry fragment, brightly colored, flower-like motifs
Descriptions
Object Description Incomplete tokapu band from an Inca tunic; four rows of squares with three motifs repeated on diagonal: 8-pointed stars, "lightening", and triple triangles. Colors: red, green, purple, gold, white. Warp: white cotton, (z-2s), 13 epcm. Weft: camelid, (z-2s), 54 epcm. See conservation for additional description.
Inventory Description Organic, woven tapestry fragment, multi-colored, star and diamond design
Classification
  • Fabric
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Inca
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Paracas
Materials Cotton Pigment Camelid fiber Wool
Dimensions Overall: 34 x 16 cm (13 3/8 x 6 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Philip A. Means, 1932
Provenance
Collector Dr. E. A. Cordiviola
Donor Philip A. Means (01/13/1932)

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