Fragment
Unknown Maker
The fragment has woven parts from sides with bird motifs in brown and light tan on a tan background. The center part shows the warp. Two loom sticks are attached. Fragment was found in Chillon Valley, near Hasierida San Miguel de Chocas. (b and c are 2 loom sticks)
Credit: Museum purchase through gift of Jacques Seligmann
900-1100
Medium: wool Technique: plain weave with continuous supplementary weft patterning
1946-59-2-a/c
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