Feathered Tunic, 15th–early 17th century, Peru, Chimú, Cotton, feathers, 27 x 27 1/2 in. ( x cm), Feathers-Containers

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Feathered Tunic, 15th–early 17th century, Peru, Chimú, Cotton, feathers, 27 x 27 1/2 in. ( x cm), Feathers-Containers, The Chimú urban capital of Chan Chan housed thousands of specialized artisans living in densely populated areas close to the monumental architectural complexes. These artisans—potters, metallurgists, bead makers, woodworkers, and weavers—were closely supervised by members of the ruling elite, who provided raw materials and controlled the symbolic content of artistic production

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