INDIANS OF SOUTH AMERICA 



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SOUTHWEST WING 



Indians of South Amkrica 



Fussing through tlie west corridor, whore the exhibit of the Depart- 

 ment of PubHc Heahh is installed, and on into the adjoining hall to the 

 west, we find the collections from Sonth America. The greater part of 



the hall is filled with archaeological material illustrating the 

 Vidians various forms of culture existing in Colombia, Ecuador, 



America Peru, Bolivia and Chile in prehistoric times. The remains 



found in Peru, in parts of Central America, and in Mexico 

 show a degree of culture far in advance of that attained in any other part 



PIECES OF CLOTH FOUND WITH PERUVIAN MUMMIES 



The prehistoric Peruvians were familiar with modern weaves including the finest gobelins and 

 produced highly decorative eflFects by harmonized colors and a repetition of woven-in designs. 

 The Museum's collection of mummy cloths is one of the largest in the world, and is much used by 

 \ teachers and students of art 



