Hip Band Fragment

31529B

From: Peru | Sun Temple | Pachacamac

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 31529B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Inca
Provenience Peru | Sun Temple | Pachacamac
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Wool
Description

Fragment of hip band, double face weave

Very long narrow band (complementary warp weave). Colors are opposite on each side. The pattern is three small curvilinear "frets" followed by three lines - repeated down the length. Color(s): Black, brown and white.

Length 87 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 2444A - Field No SF

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