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Headcloth
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The embroidered design consists entirely of felines, some of which are depicted with trophy heads. Both are very common motifs of Paracas art. The linear and highly stylized design as well as the limited spectrum of colors are characteristic of Paracas embroideries from the Middle Period.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Epoch 10) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 600–400 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Peru, South Coast, Paracas, Middle Period, c. 600-400 BC (Early Horizon, Epoch 10) |
| Medium | embroidery on tabby cloth; needle reseau and fringe at border |
| Dimensions | Overall: 40.7 x 182.9 cm (16 x 72 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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