Textile

Shoulder Cloth

31658

From: Peru | Sun Temple | Pachacamac

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 31658
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Inca
Provenience Peru | Sun Temple | Pachacamac
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Cotton
Technique Braided
Description

Striped, white band in center and brown stripes at edges, braided edge

Rectangular striped plain weave cloth. One central white stripe flanked by sections with multiple small stripes in shades of brown. All selvages present. Braided bound edges. Color(s): Shades of brown and white.

Length 113 cm
Width 79 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 2465 - Field No SF

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