Fragment, Peru, A.D. 1000/1476. Creator: Unknown.
/2863447.jpg "Fragment, Peru, A.D. 1000/1476. Creator: Unknown.")
2-863-447 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Fragment, Peru, A.D. 1000/1476. Bird-headed anthropomorphic figure holding a ceremonial knife (tumi), performing human sacrifice. The amphibian-butterflies may allude to metamorphosis or hallucinogens involved in the sacrificial ritual. The borders depict trophy heads or bound captives.
Image Details
Medium
- One panel embroidered with laced running stitches
- Two panels joined: cotton and wool (camelid), slit and single dovetailed tapestry weave with eccentric and wrapping outlining wefts
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2357x3000
File Size : 20,716kb
Aliases
- 1955.1722
- 85370
- 1000016586
- 1955.1722
- 2-863-447
- 2863447
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