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Mantle border
Peruvian (Paracas)
Early Horizon-Early Intermediate Period
100 B.C.–A.D. 100
Object Place: South Coast, Peru
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave with stem-stitch embroidery
Dimensions
27.5 x 23 cm (10 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nasli Heeramaneck
Accession Number67.85
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBrown woolen cloth covered with stem and darning stitches worked with red, green, yellow, brown and bluish-black wool yarns. Shows two stylized human figures, one above the other, each holding a head in one hand. Smaller figures appear at the side of the field and also in a narrow border running along one long side. A long fringe made of yarns similar to those used for the needlework hands from other long side. A few small holes and discolorations. Three sides cut.
ProvenanceGift of Mr. and Mrs. Nasli Heeramaneck to MFA, January 11, 1967.