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Soi 1 1 1 w i si Wing 

 INDIANS OF SOUTH AMERICA 



Passing through the west corridor, where the exhibil of the Depart 

 merit of Public Health is installed, and on into the adjoining ball to the 

 west, we find the collections from South America. The greater pari of 

 Indians of the hall is filled wit h archaeological material illusl ral ing I he 

 South various forms of culture existing m 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 pari of this COn- 



PIECES OF CLOTH FOUND WITH PERUVIAN MUMMIES 

 The prehistoric Peruvians were familiar with modern weaves, including the finest 

 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 bv teachers and students of art. 



