About This Artwork

Chimú
Probably north coast, Peru

Loincloth Fragment, A.D. 1250/1470

Cotton and wool (camelid), slit tapestry weave; edged with plain weave extended weft cut fringe
50.8 x 41 cm (20 x 16 1/8 in.)
Kate S. Buckingham Endowment, 1955.1747a