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Written by: Diego RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 113998
WariHeadband
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Wari |
|---|---|
| Date | 800 CE-1100 |
| Culture / Origin | Peru |
| Medium | Cotton and wool (camelid), outer band of single interlocking tapestry weave; inner band of two-color complementary weft weave; joined in wool (camelid), cross-knit loop stitches |
| Dimensions | 48.3 × 8.3 cm (19 × 3 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
About the Artist
Wari — Uyujalla basin, Ica Valley, south coast, Peru Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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