Fragment: Tunic Item Number: 2990/770 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Fragment of an interlocking tapestry tunic. Approximately half of front-left side of a tunic with part of central selvage. Six bands of winged figures alternating with squares of four triangles on seven vertical stripes. Alpaca wool threads (cream, yellow-brown, red-brown, blue, brown, and black) on cotton warps.
Item History
- Made in Peru between 800 and 1200
- Collected between 1950 and 1975
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before January 15, 2013
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on January 15, 2013
What
- Name
- Fragment: Tunic
- Identification Number
- 2990/770
- Type of Item
- tunic
- Material
- alpaca wool fibre, dye and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 50.5 cm, width 49.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tiahuanaco
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 800 and 1200
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 2990/0770