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Men's tunic
Camelid fiber and cotton
13th to 16th century CE
Inca culture
Peru

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April 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Band
Sisal, cotton, and wool
A.D. 400/900
Nazca

Probably south coast, Peru

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March 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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An amazing nearly 1000 year old necklace made from various colored spondylus shell carved beads from the Chimu culture of the north-coast of Peru.

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March 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Jar Depicting Rows of Llamas and Abstract Stepped Motifs
ceramic and pigment
180 BCE–500 CE
Nazca culture
South coast, Peru

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The Nazca culture, flourishing in the Nazca Valley and surrounding areas of southern Peru during the Early Intermediate Period (c. 200 BC–AD 600), is renowned for its intricate geoglyphs, vibrant textiles, and distinctive pottery, showcasing a sophisticated understanding of art, agriculture, and water management in a challenging desert environment.
March 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM