INDIANS OF SOUTH AMERIi I 



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SOUTHWEST WING 



Indians OP SOUTH AMEBIC \ 



Passing through the west corridor, where the exhibit of the Depart- 

 ment of Public Health is installed, and on into the adjoining hall to the 



west, we End the collections from South America. The greater part of 



the hall is filled with archaeological material illustrating the 



ians o 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 Gnest gobelins and 

 produced highly decorative effects 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 



