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
46 x 38.7 cm (18 1/8 x 15 1/4 in.)
Kate S. Buckingham Endowment, 1955.1751