Shoulder Cloth

31645

From: Peru | Sun Temple | Pachacamac

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 31645
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Inca
Provenience Peru | Sun Temple | Pachacamac
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Wool
Technique Embroidered
Description

Embroidered edges, plain weave, white and brown

One web of a fine plain weave. All edges present. Three large stripes (two tan and one brown). Along two edges a small repetitive black stripes go down the warp length. Additionally, all edges are bound in a reddish and tan thread. This edging is "braided" in some areas. Color(s): Three stripes (two tan stripes and one center brown stripe). Small fine black repetitive patterning (stripes) along two edges (along the warp direction). Edges are bound in a reddish brown and tan fibers.

Length 111.99 cm
Width 73 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 2460 - Field No SF

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