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Mantle corner
Peruvian, Chancay Period
Late Intermediate Period
A.D. 1000–1476
Object Place: Peru, Central Coast
Medium/Technique
Wool complimentary weft weave with outlining and discontinuous weft substitution
Dimensions
Height x width: 10 5/8 x 9 13/16 in. (27 x 25 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward W. Hooper
Accession Number78.73
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionOnly small fragment remains of object, into which was woven step-sided triangular panel of decoration. Design: diagonal lines of conventionalized birds and fret motives woven with crimson, pink, light neutral yellow, greenish yellow, brown, and very dark brown wool. Edged with band of crimson wool tapestry.
ProvenanceGift of Edward W. Hooper to MFA, 1878