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TEXTILE FABRICS OF ANCIENT PERU. 



not properly correlated by the authors. Joiuiug the parts, we have the 

 complete human figure as here shown, decked iu plumes and clothed in 

 garments of elegant patterns and varied colors. It is placed upon a 



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Fig. 4. — Curiously conventionalized animal figure in gobelins. 



crimson field and is surrounded by varied devices, mostly of animal 

 origin, which are probably symbolic. This piece is a triumi)h of skill 

 and taste, and one of which no adequate idea can be given in a mere 

 sketch. 



Fig. 5. — Highly conventionalized animal motive introduced into geometric patterns. 



It will be observed that all the examples given are woven in the 

 tapestry style. 



