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Fragment
Chimu
Late Horizon-early Colonial
A.D. 1476–1600 (?)
Object Place: North Coast, Peru
Medium/Technique
Cotton and wool slit tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 5 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (14 x 52 cm)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number51.575
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCotton warp, wool weft. Design of six standing figures with headdresses woven in varying color combinations of yellow, white, brown, red. Probably border of garment (one selvedge, three cut sides).
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, April 10, 1951.