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Tunic
Possibly North Central Coast
Late Intermediate Period or Late Horizon
A.D. 1000–1550
Object Place: Peru, Central Coast
Medium/Technique
Wool slit tapestry
Dimensions
88 x 112 cm (34 5/8 x 44 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
William Francis Warden Fund
Accession Number47.1087
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWool tapestry poncho, strong yellow ground with borders on two long sides, stepped or pyramid medallion in center, at neck slit, and half of stepped or pyramid medallion, on short sides woven in design on conventionalized, interlocked birds closely arranged back to back, in red, light neutral yellow, strong wool fringe on edges of two long sides; stained, some worn places in stained areas.
Provenance1941/1942, probably acquired in South America by Roland Terry (b. 1917 - d. 2006), Seattle; 1947, sold by Roland Terry to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 12, 1947)