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Band (Peru)

This is a Band. It is dated 11th–12th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is wool and its technique is woven tape with braided ends. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Agnes M. O'Donnell. It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Agnes M. O'Donnell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 300 x 1 cm (9 ft. 10 1/8 in. x 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Band (Peru); wool; H x W: 300 x 1 cm (9 ft. 10 1/8 in. x 3/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Agnes M. O'Donnell; 1951-132-4

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Extreme Textiles: Designing for High Performance.

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