Joined Tapestry Fragments with Fringe

Peru; central coast (?)

10th–15th century

Not on view

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Title: Joined Tapestry Fragments with Fringe
Date: 10th–15th century
Geography: Peru
Culture: Peru; central coast (?)
Medium: Camelid hair
Dimensions: Overall: 8 x 18 in. (20.32 x 45.72 cm)
Other: 8 in. (20.32 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt, 1933
Object Number: 33.149.50
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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