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Fragment of a Band

before 1533 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Peru (made)

Fragments of bands, of coloured wools, mostly tapestry-woven.


Object details

Category
Textiles
Object type
Fragment of a band
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Fragment of a Band
  • Fragments of Band
  • Fragment of a Band
Materials and techniques
tapestry-woven in coloured wools
Wool
Tapestry
Weaving
Brief description
tapestry woven fragments in coloured wools, predominantly black with rust and yellow, irregular geometric motif and birds heads; Peru; pre 1533
Physical description
Fragments of bands, of coloured wools, mostly tapestry-woven.
Object history
Given by W. F. Smithies, Esqu. via the Municipal School of Art, Manchester as part of a collection of Peruvian textiles. RP10445/1903
Production
Based on the fact that they were taken from tombs in the neighbourhood of Lima, Peru (a fact stated in the original Accession Register entry).
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
1059B-1903

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Record createdAugust 7, 2007
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O138274/fragment-of-a-unknown/
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