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Textile, weft-patterned
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Object Number 36-120-30/1401.1
Display Title Textile, weft-patterned
Descriptions
Object Description Textile, supplementary-weft patterned. Divided into 4 Horizontal panels (12.5 cm. height) separated by narrow bands of plainweave. Motifs are done in cotton weft over and under one alternate with camelid weft over and under 3 warps giving a tapestry effect. Each panel has Huari-derived motifs: 2 have large faces with Horizontally split eyes and wearing headdresses. At one side of the face is the top of a plant-like staff. The other two panels show a feline, in running posture and holding a staff. Two weft selvages.
Classification
  • Fabric
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Nazca?
  • Tiahuanaco?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Las Trancas
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Dimensions Overall: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)

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