Headband
29529
From: Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 29529 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I |
Culture Area | Andean |
Section | American |
Materials | Cotton | Wool |
Description | White cotton with wool tapestry ends, stepped scroll design. Fringed. Woven forehead band. Plain weave undyed cotton for majority of band with tapestry weave for the last 6cm at either end. This section is split into tabs with a multi-colored design that included camelid threads. The band is tied in a knot forming a larger loop - measurement taken with ends laying in opposite direction, width taken at end of band. There is fringe at the ends of the band. Color(s): white/undyed, brown, tan,yellow,black, and red. |
Length | 99 cm |
Width | 10 cm |
Credit Line | William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897 |
Other Number | 3770 - Field No SF |
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