Black mantle figure with stave 1935.32.0208
An anthropomorphic figure, apparently wearing a tunic or poncho, a loincloth and anklets. The figure has a painted face. On its head it is wearing a headpiece and a round object. One hand holds a striped stave, the other a spear.
The figures on the mantle alternately face right and left, and some of them are inverted.
Material and technique
Embroidered with woollen yarn on plain-woven woollen fabric. The mantle consists of two pieces sewn together. The embroidery is in stem-stitch in colour-field style.
Dating and origin
Paracas Necropolis, Intermedio Temprano 1 (c. 100 BC – 100 AD)
Facts
| Size | 165x115 cm |
|---|---|
| Item number | 1935.32.0208 |
| Tags | Anthropomorphic, Colour-field style, Stave |
| Categories | Mantle |
