Tunic with Confronting Mythical Serpents, 800–850, Peru, Nasca-Wari, Camelid hair, Overall: 21 1/2 in. (54.61 cm), Textiles-Woven, The primary items of clothing for men in ancient Peru were tunics, with or without sleeves. They had a vertical slit opening at the top for the neck. Considerable effort and time were invested in making elaborate tunics since, in addition to being practical, among many groups they were statements of ethnic affiliation, social status, and religious beliefs
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