Fragment / textile

Description

Fragment of a Wari tapestry tunic with a cotton warp and camelid fibre weft of various colours and a repeating stylised compression and expansion design of feline heads, probably a puma, alternating with scroll and step design: South America, Peru, Wari

Museum reference

A.1957.101

Collection

Americas

Object name

Fragment / textile

Production information

Peru, South America

Style / Culture

Wari

Materials

alpaca wool

Physical description

Alpaca wools of various colours