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Tapestry Fragment
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The prominent figure with an elaborate headdress duplicated on this brightly colored fragment is known today as a “Lord,” a term that reveals uncertainty about his identity but confidence in his prestige. Whether a king or a deity, he was crucially important to the north coast Lambayeque (lahm-buy-YEK-kay) (Sicán) people, who often portrayed him in a wide range of media. The geometric motif that repeats in the nine central squares is unidentified.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Lambayeque (Sicán) people |
|---|---|
| Date | 700–1370s |
| Culture / Origin | Peru, North Coast, Lambayeque (Sicán) people |
| Medium | camelid fiber and cotton, tapestry weave |
| Dimensions | Overall: 40 x 16.2 cm (15 3/4 x 6 3/8 in.); Mounted: 49.5 x 16.2 cm (19 1/2 x 6 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Tapestry |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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