Fragment: Tunic
MOA: University of British Columbia
2990/770
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.
- Type of Item tunic
- Culture Tiahuanaco
- Material alpaca wool fibre, dye, cotton fibre
- Measurements height 50.5 cm, width 49.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer
- Made in Peru
- Creation Date between 800 and 1200
- Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition poor
- Accession Number 2990/0770