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Mantle

Paracas
Early Intermediate Period, Phase 1
0–A.D. 100
Object Place: South Coast, Peru, Paracas

Medium/Technique Camelid plain weave with stem-stitch embroidery; fringe
Dimensions 133.4 x 288.3 cm (52 1/2 x 113 1/2 in.)
Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number1972.353
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionLinear-style mantle with border of oculate beings: stylized cats, faces, snakes; field with similar motifs in smaller format of paired bands alternating with bands of solid blue. Red, yellow, blue, green camelid yarns embroidered on camelid fiber.
ProvenancePurchased by MFA from Sotheby, Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, New York, May 10, 1972.