Fringed Ornamental Tab With Trophy Head Motif
CulturePeruvian
Dateca. 600 A.D.
Mediumtapestry weave
DimensionsOverall: 15 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (40 x 21 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Virginia Morris Pollak
Object number55.53.49
Not on view
DescriptionLate (Proliferous) Nasca. Part of an ornamental tab with fringe in a heavy tapestry weave with deep mustard yellow fringe. Abstract deep blue design on red ground with accents of yellow and green. Fringe attached by two rows of chain stitch. Trophy head motif. UV plexiglass installed in frame, 6/80.Exhibition HistoryUsed on TV history lesson by Miss Carol Norfleet, 9/24/57. "Ancient Peruvian Textiles from the Chrysler Museum," exhibition circulated to southern museums by Southern Arts Federation, Atlanta, 1980-81, ill. color. "Peruvian Textiles," Prints and Drawings Gallery, Chrysler Museum, Oct. 1, 1992 - April 1, 1993. Published ReferencesJudith C. Riley. ANCIENT PERUVIAN TEXTILES. Norfolk, VA: The Chrysler Museum. 05/1980: not paged.
1000-1460
1100-1460
200-100 B.C.
Pre-Classic Period
