Ica Poncho Fragment, Ica Valley, South Coast, c. 500-1100 AD.

Ica Poncho Fragment, Ica Valley, South Coast, c. 500-1100 AD. Textile: 1'1'' x 1'2'' (33 x 36 cm); Frame: 1'8'' x 1'9'' (51 x 53 cm). Camelid (alpaca) fiber and natural dyes. Interlocking warp-faced double weft-tapestry weave and patchwork construction. Depicting stylized zoomorphic figures and geometric step-fret patterns. Provenance: Penn Museum deascession through public sales program, catalog no. PT83.5 (Peruvian Textile, Lot 83, Item 5) or FT83.5 (Fabric/Textile Series).

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