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Tunic (Shirt) with Tapestry-woven Yoke
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Likely an item of men’s wear, this tunic exhibits a variety of motifs. The upper panels feature an especially pronounced triangular pattern. The rectangle at the center of the chest displays a repeated frontal figure that stands out for its relatively large size and more rounded style. The surrounding elements are more right-angled, including the small figures in flanking positions and the birds in the borders.
| Artist / Maker | Central Andes, Northern Central Coast |
|---|---|
| Date | 650–850 |
| Culture / Origin | Central Andes, Northern Central Coast |
| Medium | camelid fiber and cotton; tapestry-weave yoke and chest plaque, plain-weave body |
| Dimensions | Overall: 71.1 x 100 cm (28 x 39 3/8 in.); Mounted: 86.4 x 116.8 cm (34 x 46 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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