SOUTHWEST WING 

 Indians of South America 



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

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

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

 the hall is filled with archaeological material illustrating the 

 South various forms of culture existing in Colombia, Ecuador, 



America P^ru, Boli\na, and Chile in prehistoric times. The remains 



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



PIECES OF CLOTH FOUND WITH PERUVIAN MUMMIES 



The prehistoric Peruvians were famiUar with modern weaves, including the finest gobeUns 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. 



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