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Loincloth end

Peruvian
Probably Late Intermediate
A.D. 1000–1476
Object Place: Peru, Central Coast

Medium/Technique Cotton and wool slit tapestry weave with eccentric weft outlining; plain weave (tie)
Dimensions Height x width: 23 5/8 x 27 15/16 in. (60 x 71 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number30.259
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWarp: light brown cotton, 7 to cm. Weft: wool. Design: diagonal bands of interlocking birds woven with yellow, neutral pinkish violet, brown, and bluish black wool. The lower part of the panel divided into six separate panels joined on the bottom by long neutral wool fringe. Sewed on top to cotton band (torn).
ProvenanceGift of Edward Jackson Holmes to MFA, 1930