Paracas Mantle

Title (Dublin Core): Paracas Mantle
Description (Dublin Core): This mantle is decorated with a feline creature (earthly world) which has two feet like those of a bird (celestial world), and the elongated body of a serpent (underworld). This mythological being combines the characteristics of the three worlds, evoking the Andean belief system. Funerary mantles were used by the people of Peru’s southern coast to wrap their dead in multiple layers, together with offerings, creating funerary bundles This funerary mantle is approximately 3000 years old.
Identifier (Dublin Core): ML600068_SF4
Type (Dublin Core): Textile fabrics, Ancient
Creator (Dublin Core): Unknown, Paracas culture
Date (Dublin Core): Formative Epoch (1250 B.C – 1 A.D)
Subject (Dublin Core): serpents (general, animals); mythologies (religious concept); funerary bundles; alpaca (wool); Mythology, Peruvian; Paracas culture
Medium (Dublin Core): Camelid fiber dyed red, yellow, and green.
Format (Dublin Core): 153.5 x 302.4 cm
Coverage (Dublin Core): Paracas, Peru
Source (Dublin Core): Larco Museum, Peru; https://www.museolarco.org/catalogo/ficha.php?id=43903
Rights (Dublin Core): Copyright © 2018 Museo Larco