Embroidered iconography on a large mantle made in plain fabric, the design symbolizes one of the flying deities of Paracas. Yarns of different colors and various embroidery techniques were used for this piece.
Details
Title: Mantle fragment with Embroidered Paracas God
Creator: Paracas Artisans
Date Created: 800 B.C. - 200 A.D.
Physical Location: Amano Precolumbian Textile Museum, Lima