Ceremonial robe with feathers

Chimú Artisan900 AD - 1470 AD

Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum
Lima, Peru

Ceremonial robe, costume worn in the Chimu kingdom, situated at the northern coast of Peru. Piece made with plain weave technique and designs made with knotted feather strings.

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Title: Ceremonial robe with feathers
Creator: Chimú Artisan
Date Created: 900 AD - 1470 AD
Physical Location: Amano Precolumbian Textile Museum, Lima
Physical Dimensions: Height 1780 mm x Width 660 mm
Provenance: Acquired in Lima
Subject Keywords: Textile, featherwork, plain weave, Chimu, Chimor, birds
Type: Feather clothing for ceremonial purposes
External Link: Amano Precolumbian Textile Museum
Medium: Cotton thread and feathers of amazon bird

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