Band

Belt (uncertain)

Scarf (uncertain)

31516

From: Peru | Sun Temple | Pachacamac

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 31516
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Inca
Provenience Peru | Sun Temple | Pachacamac
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Wool
Description

Hip band. Very long and narrow scarf (?). Probably the same as the belt called in Quechua "ma - machumbi". It was worn over the broad belt

Narrow and very long band, identified in the catalogue card as a "hip band". Design is a repetitive small square motif. Braided end ties are not included in measurements. Color(s): Shades of brown and white.

Length 532 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 2435 - Field No SF

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