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Probably central coast, Peru

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A.D. 1000/1476
Cotton and wool (camelid), slit and single interlocking tapestry weave with supplementary weft slit closure; edged with cotton, plain weave and with cotton, cross-knit loop stitches
13.7 × 64.8 cm (5.4 × 25.5 in)

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