Fringe

Item number 2990/908 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Five fringes. Tapestry technique with geometrical designs in light blue, red-brown and black. Dyed cotton and camelid wool; yellow-brown ground. Incomplete.

History Of Use

Possibly used as narrow decorative belts runnning across fabric or as separate bands with loops sewn to the textile selvages.

Item History

What

Name
Fringe
Identification Number
2990/908
Type of Item
fringe
Material
cotton fibre, camelid wool fibre and dye
Overall
height 16.2 cm, width 1.0 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Ica, Peru

Who

Culture
Paracas
Previous Owner
Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
Received from
Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)

When

Creation Date
between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
Collection Date
between 1950 and 1975
Ownership Date
before January 15, 2013
Acquisition Date
on January 15, 2013

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
fair
Accession Number
2990/0908
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