Pre-Columbian Textiles (Peru)

Nasca-Huari feathered tunic

Item

Title

Nasca-Huari feathered tunic

Description

Tunic of the Nasca-Huari culture. On this sleeveless tunic (unku), the central vertical band marks the line of the shoulders. The opening for the wearer’s head can be seen at the center of the garment.

Identifier

ML600002

Type

Textile fabrics, Ancient

Creator

Unknown, Nasca-Huari

Date

Fusion Epoch (800 A.D – 1300 A.D)

Subject

Huari

feather (material)

Nazca

tunics

Huari textile fabrics

cotton (textile)

cloth

Medium

Cotton thread and feathers

Coverage

Coast of southern Peru

Source

Larco Museum, Peru

https://www.museolarco.org/en/exhibition/permanent-exhibition/online-exhibition/textiles-from-ancient-peru/nasca-huari-feathered-tunic/

Rights

Copyright © 2018 Museo Larco

Item sets

Pre-Columbian Textiles

Site pages

Objects

Media

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