Unku

Inca culture

Museo Machupicchu - Casa Concha
Cusco, Peru

The Unku was an article of clothing of great importance as a symbol of social status. Decorated with "Tocapus" and iconography of animals and plants .

Details

Title: Unku
Creator: Inca culture
Location: Cusco
Physical Dimensions: Largo: 63 cm.
Provenance: Cusco
Type: Textiles
Rights: Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco. UNSAAC
Medium: Cara urdiembre
Materiales: Fibra de camélidos
Fecha: S. XV
Cultura/Estilo: Inca

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