Loom

Weaving

Weaver's Sword

29175

From: Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield III

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29175
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield III
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Description

Weft of a broad gobelin tissue with the two sticks a and b. The two beams (or sticks) a,b to hold the weft have been obtained; the one with a commenced piece of tapestry on which the way of proceeding with the work can be seen. c and d are swords. See 29176 spindles. See 26939 flask.

Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 1346a,b - Field No SF

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