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Wari-related
Middle Horizon
A.D. 500–800
Object Place: Peru, Probably South Coast
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave with discontinuous warps dovetailed, tie-dyed
Dimensions
Height x width: 15 9/16 x 27 3/16 in. (39.5 x 69 cm)
Credit Line
Samuel Putnam Avery Fund
Accession Number52.479
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionAngular stepped sections of tie-dyed wool dyed separately, then joined by sewing and interlacing with a needle, wool dyed red leaving light pattern, green leaving brown pattern, red leaving brown pattern, and black leaving red, and light cream color pattern.
ProvenancePurchased by MFA from A. V. Harringer, 2124 South Beverly Glen, Los Angeles, California, May 15, 1952.