Headcloth, c. 600-400 The embroidered design consists entirely of felines, some of which are depicted with trophy heads. Both are very common motifs of Paracas art. The linear and highly stylized design as well as the limited spectrum of colours are characteristic of Paracas embroideries from the Middle Period.

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Size: 5000px × 1178px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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