essay

Physical and chemical analysis of Paracas fibers

paracas art & architecture : object and context in south coastal peru • Iowa City • Published In 1991 • Pages: 222-239

By: Jakes, Kathryn A..

Abstract
Jakes reports the results of preliminary chemical and physical analyses of a sample of textiles from Paracas mummy bundles, with the goal of developing methodologies and elucidating post-depositional degradations. It is established that many of the textiles had been used prior to inclusion in funerary wrappings. Some dye are identified, along with a mordant used in dying process, and favored combinations of dyes and fibers are noted. On the whole, the sample is considered representative of early Nazca for purposes of this collection.
Subjects
Laboratory analysis of materials other than dating methods in archaeology
Post depositional processes in archaeological sites
Cordage
Paint and dye manufacture
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
Nazca
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Textile Scientist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2013
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
2200-1750 BP (200 BC-AD 250)
Coverage Place
Paracas Peninsula, Paracas district, Pisco, Ica, Peru
Notes
Kathryn A. Jakes
For bibliographical references see document 25:Paul (1991, References cited)
LCCN
91016740
LCSH
Nazca culture