86 THE PERUVIANS 
The alcove cases are geographically arranged, showing exhibits from 
the north toward the south of South America, then up into the interior of 
the continent. In the wall 
‘ases extending across the 
entire western end of the 
hall will be found a remark- 
able collection from Nazca, 
Peru. The prehistoric peo- 
ple of Nazca excelled as 
colorists, particularly in the 
decoration of their pottery 
vessels, which are certainly 
the most beautiful so far 
discovered in South America. 
On the south side of the 
hall is shown a collection 
from Iea, Peru. In this 
exhibit are some rare and 
beautiful shawl-like  gar- 
ments of these prehistoric 
people, in a good state of 
preservation. 
AN EXAMPLE OF NAZCA POTTERY 
TREPHINED SKULLS FROM PREHISTORIC PERUVIAN GRAVES 
