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Tunic, 400-200 BC. Creator: Unknown
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Tunic, 400-200 BC. Creator: Unknown
Tunic, 400-200 BC. The striking, large-scale figure shown on this tunic has an elaborate, monkey-like tail as well as head appendages that mark the creature as supernatural. This tunic, a relatively rare type, was made not on a loom but rather by working the yarns into loops with a needle. It is made entirely with camelid fiber, which can readily be dyed in a range of vivid colours. The fiber comes from one of the four camels (camelids) native to the Andes Mountains--the alpaca and llama, both domesticated, and the wild guanaco and vicuna. On the coast, it represents a prestige import
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This print showcases a remarkable tunic dating back to 400-200 BC, created by an unknown artist. The tunic features a striking and large-scale figure, adorned with intricate head appendages and an elaborate, monkey-like tail that signifies its supernatural nature. What makes this tunic particularly unique is the rare technique used in its creation - instead of being woven on a loom, the yarns were meticulously worked into loops using a needle. Crafted entirely from camelid fiber, which can be easily dyed in vibrant colors, this textile represents one of the four native camels found in the Andes Mountains: alpaca and llama (both domesticated), as well as wild guanaco and vicuna. It is worth noting that this particular type of tunic was considered prestigious and was likely imported along the coast. The photograph captures every intricate detail of this ancient masterpiece discovered at the Ocucaje site in Peru's Ica Valley. Preserved by Heritage Art/Heritage Images and now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, it serves as a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Paracas people who once inhabited these lands. Immerse yourself in history as you marvel at this extraordinary example of looped camelid fiber artistry from South America's past.
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