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Strip patterned by narrow bands containing bird heads (?) with tassels on backgrounds of varying colors including shades of red, pink, light brown, orange and yellow. A triangular stepped or toothed border on four sides with a single ivory tapestry woven strip attached to one side - [there must have been others attached].
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Details
- Title: Textile
- Date Created: ca. 1300
- Location Created: Ica, Peru
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Medium: wool, cotton Technique: slit tapestry with wrapping; weft-faced plain weave; SLIT TAPESTRY: limited use of non-horizontal welts, sometimes between color areas only; two-faced; long slits are sewn together; SIDES: remains of attached fabric; ENDS: warp selvage on one end, turned udner and sewn down; other end cut, turned under, and sewn.
- Credit line: Gift of Harry Dennis Jr.
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