Shroud

Object Number:

27534

Current Location:

Collections storage

Provenience:

Peru
Pachacamac
Gravefield I, Oldest Part

Culture Area:

Andean

Section:

American

Materials:

Cotton

Description:

Light cotton cloth from the wrappings of a mummy. This piece is very bad condition, but a it appears to be joined along one edge with a loose running stitch (along two selvage edges) while the opposite edge is not joined (but the selvage edges are visible). Color(s): Though plain undyed, there are a few areas with a red substance.

Length:

137cm

Width:

78cm

Credit Line:

Max Uhle, William Pepper Peruvian Expedition, Funded by Phebe A. Hearst

Other Number:

1005C

Field No SF