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Turban Band (Llauto)
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Repeated along the length of this headband is a double-headed bird motif, in which the two heads are seen in profile and joined to a frontal body with outstretched wings. This design also appears in the tunic (1946.227) and mantle (1946.226). These three textiles may have formed a matched set that a socially prominent Paracas man would have worn as an ensemble.
| Artist / Maker | Peru, South Coast, Paracas, Late Period |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 300–100 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Peru, South Coast, Paracas, Late Period |
| Medium | wool and cotton: needle reseau (netting) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 426.5 x 7 cm (167 15/16 x 2 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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