Peruvian Feather-work: Development, Purposes, and Techniques
Peruvian Feather-work: Development, Purposes, and Techniques
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1965
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Roll, Virginia Helen
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Wilbur, June C.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to gain knowledge of Peruvian
feather-work, its development, its purposes, and the techniques involved
in the production of this material. Through research and through
examination of seventy-seven pieces of feather-work at seven museums,
theories propounded in research were verified. In addition, discoveries
were made. An additional method of stringing the feathers was discovered.
A brief history of the people shows that as they developed in
agriculture, they had a parallel development in cultural accomplishments.
It can be assumed that the agricultural development led to more time for
cultural achievements. It has become known that their accomplishments
in the area of textiles were outstanding. Among their textiles,
feather-work was particularly unique.