Textile

MOA: University of British Columbia

3177/9

Woven textile constructed of fine strands of wool in an open weave resembling a grid. Large geometric shapes are incorporated into the piece by filling connected squares of the grid with extra strands of wool in criss-cross patterns. Small areas of the weave are stained pale orange.


  • Type of Item textile
  • Culture Andes
  • Material wool fibre
  • Measurements height 58.0 cm, width 37.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Monica Gewurz
  • Received from Monica Gewurz

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 1400 and 1550
  • Ownership Date before June 10, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on June 10, 2016

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3177/0009