Mae Festa 50 Years of Collecting Textiles - Peter Pap Oriental Rugs

SOUTH AMERICA – Peru
Tunic Fragment
15 th – Mid 16 th Century
Inca
From a Quesana pattern tunic,
tapestry weave, camelid and cotton.
29 x 30 cm 11½ x 12 in
This decorative tunic panel was apparently one
of several similar variations used during this
period as badges of status or merit. The deep
colors along with the slightly off square rectangles
create a powerful design.
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