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Fragment
Probably Peruvian
Late Intermediate
A.D. 1000–1476
Object Place: Peru, Probably South Coast
Medium/Technique
Wool warp-faced plain weave with 3-color complementary warp weave with outlining
Dimensions
Height x width: 15 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (40 x 6 cm)
Credit Line
Helen and Alice Colburn Fund
Accession Number24.290
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp: Dark brownish black, neutral yellowish brown, crimson and a little neutral green wool. Weft: dark brown wool covered by warp. Designs: stripes of brownish black alternating with stripes figures with geometric bird heads woven with neutral yellowish brown, crimson, neutral green and black wool.
ProvenanceMFA purchase from Mr. Walter Wyman, 44 West 44th Street, New York, New York, June 5, 1924