Name/Title
LoinclothEntry/Object ID
1982.01.109Tags
PeruDescription
Fragment of loincloth. Three pieces sewn together: strap, panel in weft-face pattern, and part of plain weave. The panel has stylized serpent motifs in red, green, yellow, and black with two selvages finished in embroidery.Acquisition
Accession
1982.01Source or Donor
Mike D. May, David C. MayAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Mike D. and David C. MayMade/Created
Date made
1100 - 1350Place
Region
South Coast, Peru, Central AndesCountry
PeruContinent
South AmericaEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
South Coast, Peru, Central AndesCountry
PeruContinent
South AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
LoinclothNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Width
10-5/8 inLength
14-5/8 inMaterial
Handspun Wool, CottonColor
Red, Green, Yellow, BlackInterpretative Labels
Label Type
Descriptive LabelLabel
Fragment of loincloth. Three pieces sewn together: strap, panel in weft-face pattern, and part of plain weave. The panel has stylized serpent motifs in red, green, yellow, and black with two selvages finished in embroidery.