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Loin Cloth

Date1100 - 1400
Place madeCentral Coast area, Peru, South America
MediumCotton, wool
Dimensions27 15/16 × 15 15/16 in. (71 × 40.5 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1261
Object numberA.1995.93.1261
DescriptionA: Intricately woven loin cloth with fringe at the bottom edge. The design patterns are diagonal rows of bird-like figures (diamond shaped head with wings and a tail) and a band of similar figures just above the fringe. B: Dark Pink, Gold, Brown, Blue. C: Slit weave D: Made of cotton and wool
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