Textile Fragment

Brooklyn Museum

2003.81.2

Probably the sleeve of a tunic, this fragment depicts two supernatural beings and combines slit tapestry and openwork weaving techniques. Condition: good, some losses of weft fibers on woven designs.

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Eric Jacobsen


  • Type of Item textile fragment
  • Culture Huarmey
  • Material cotton, dyed camelid
  • Measurements length 2.75 in, width 9.75 in (overall)



  • Creation Date between 500 and 750

  • Classification Textile