Pouch

30350

From: Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 30350
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Cotton | Wool
Technique Woven
Description

Double Faced Loom Weave. Band-loom pattern weave, double faced with tubular edge. Red, black, brown and yellow

A plain weave pouch with an opening. The pouch was made by folding the textile in half. Two of the selvages were sewn shut. All of the selvages are present. A woven strap is attached to the body of the pouch at the corners of the opening. The ends of the strap are folded over and the edges are sewn together. The strap is not included in the measurements. The pouch is multicolored; it is red with black, white, and brown coloration. The body of the pouch is decorated with stripes and geometric motifs. Color(s): Red, black, white, brown.

Length 24 cm
Width 25 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 2062A - Field No SF

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