Nasca-Huari stepped and spiral motifs

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Title (Dublin Core)
Nasca-Huari stepped and spiral motifs
Description (Dublin Core)
Nasca-Huari Culture textile. This piece of cloth combines steps, that symbolize the connection between worlds, with spirals, as a symbol of regeneration. The technique is simple plain cloth patches sewn together (patchwork) and tie-dyed.
Identifier (Dublin Core)
ML600008
Type (Dublin Core)
Textile fabrics, Ancient
Creator (Dublin Core)
Unknown, Nasca-Huari culture
Date (Dublin Core)
Fusion Epoch (800-1300 A.D)
Medium (Dublin Core)
Cotton fibers and Camelid fiber yarns
Format (Dublin Core)
75.9 x 124.7 cm
Coverage (Dublin Core)
Coast of southern Peru
Source (Dublin Core)
Larco Museum, Peru
https://www.museolarco.org/catalogo/ficha.php?id=32936
Rights (Dublin Core)
Copyright © 2018 Museo Larco
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