2005.32 Modeled camelid head (Peru, Andean highlands)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This modeled camelid head, with holes in the head and lip, may once have served as a whistle or paccha. This vessel reflects the use of vibrant polychrome slip paints developed on the south coast as well as aspects of elite feasting in its representation of prized camelid meat.
1997.120 Face-neck jar with human head and double-headed serpents (Peru, Wari)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This face-neck jar, a common form that correlates the storage vessel with the human figure, reflects aspects of elite feasting and the use of vibrant polychrome slip paints developed on the south coa
1984.W.219 Flared bowl with profile heads (Peru, Wari)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This serving vessel reflects aspects of elite feasting and the use of vibrant polychrome slip paints developed on the south coast, applied here to profile zoomorphic faces that encircle the flaring bowl and exude plant forms that likely represent maize.
1983.W.1928.a-b Leg ornaments or shin guards (Peru, Wari)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
These woven cane objects appear to have served as a pair of leg ornaments or shin guards, likely for a male warrior or official. The canes are tightly woven together in a polychrome concentric diamond pattern. The undecorated posterior has a cotton plain-weave lining that is stuffed with camelid hair. The latter provided padding behind the protective or decorative cane frame. Remains of straps at the edges likely served as ties around the leg.
1989.W.2403 Four-cornered mantle (Peru, Wari)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This large mantle is composed of two plain weave cotton segments with decorated corners. The corners along one side panel bear simple concentric diamonds created by supplemental red fibers. Along the other side, the corners are elaborated through a figurative block pattern of six distinct color pairs set in diagonal rows. The block figures are generally quadrupedal (with four legs), with long mouths and marked tails.
1976.W.2061 Four-cornered hat (Peru, Wari)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The four-cornered hat was a popular high-status headdress in the south-central and southern Andean highlands among Huari (Wari) and Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku) elites. The finest Tiahuanaco examples are of continuous tapestry weave, while the Huari examples reflect separate weaving of the band and top. The piling of supplemental fibers through lark’s head knots is common to Huari hats.
1976.W.2056 Four-cornered hat (Peru, Wari)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The four-cornered hat was a popular high-status headdress in the south-central and southern Andean highlands among Huari (Wari) and Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku) elites. The finest Tiahuanaco examples are of continuous tapestry weave, while the Huari examples reflect separate weaving of the band and top. The piling of supplemental fibers through lark’s head knots is common to Huari hats.
1976.W.2014 Four-cornered hat (Peru, Wari)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The four-cornered hat was a popular high-status headdress in the south-central and southern Andean highlands among Huari (Wari) and Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku) elites. The finest Tiahuanaco examples are of continuous tapestry weave, while the Huari examples reflect separate weaving of the band and top. The piling of supplemental fibers through lark’s head knots is common to Huari hats.
1976.W.2013 Four-cornered hat (Peru, Wari)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The four-cornered hat was a popular high-status headdress in the south-central and southern Andean highlands among Huari (Wari) and Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku) elites. The finest Tiahuanaco examples are of continuous tapestry weave, while the Huari examples reflect separate weaving of the band and top. The piling of supplemental fibers through lark’s head knots is common to Huari hats.
1989.W.2321 Bag with tassels (Peru, Wari)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The fine tapestry weave of this multicolored bag is a testament to textile art production during the Middle Horizon (600-1000 CE). With cream and olive cotton warps—the longitudinal threads largely hidden by the colorful surface designs—the wefts are woven tightly across the front and back panels, which are stitched together at the sides and base.