Collection Online as of June 29, 2022
Peruvian Textiles: Mantle or Hanging, Loincloth, Turban, Padded Hat, Band with Tassels
Part of a set. See all set records
Cotton; plain weave, brocaded and complex alternating gauze with 3 or 5 shots of plain weave between gauze shots
Overall: 162.5 x 272 cm (64 x 107 1/16 in.)
Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial Fund 2005.5
Location
not on view
Description
Although these textiles are similar in appearance and technical features, it is not clear that they were found or used together. They are said to come from the region of Chan Chan, the capital of the Chimú Empire. To see the record for each, click “see all set records,” above.