Blanket
About this object
History of use
The donor was told it was a replica of a ceremonial death blanket, of a type that was once found covering a mummified Aztec girl.
Narrative
Small folded tag from the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco attached with maker's name.
Physical description
Finely hand woven blanket composed of three separately woven pieces which have been stitched together. The blanket is divided into seven wide bands of solid colours running down the length. At centre is a wide band of gold yellow, then on either side is a deep red, then beige, and then a deep brownish-purple on the outer edges.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
Before 2017
Date Acquired
11 Apr 2018
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Barbara Heller and Michael Karton CollectionMore...
Measurements
Overall: 207 cm x 126.2 cm
Object Number
3295/42