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Border fragment - loin cloth
Peruvian, Chancay Period
Late Intermediate Period
A.D. 1000–1476
Object Place: Peru, Central Coast
Medium/Technique
Cotton and wool slit tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 13 9/16 x 18 5/16 in. (34.5 x 46.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward W. Hooper
Accession Number78.81
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionDesign: diagonal stripes with saw-tooth edge woven with several shades of neutral yellow wool, and crimson wool, alternate stripes ornamented with small conventionalized deer, and birds. Horizontal stripes above and below with small flying birds, looped fringe of yellow wool sewed across bottom.
ProvenanceGift of Edward W. Hooper to MFA, 1878