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Object Number 978-11-30/10026
Display Title Stepped corner
Descriptions
Object Description Corner divided into four columns with 1-4 blocks in each, containing repeat of birds woven in slit tapestry in black on pink, tan on yellow, pink on tan, each outlined in a contrasting color. Corner surrounded by double outline, yellow and pink. Long slits left between rows of blocks, between the outlines. Tubular weft float edge covers warp selvage. One warp, one weft selvage. Warp: brown cotton, (z-2s), 9 epcm. Weft: camelid, (z-2s), with brown and white cotton details.
Inventory Description Organic, woven textile, split tapestry, stepped corner, polychrome bird motif
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chancay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 13 cm (6 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 978-11-30/10026

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