Inca Culture 1400 AD-1500 AD
Inca Mantle, Circa. 1200 AD
Camelid fibres
180 x 250 cm
70'8" x 98'4" in
70'8" x 98'4" in
INC0012
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The defining element of this dress/mantle is its striking cochineal red field. This intense hue, achieved through the use of cochineal insects, radiates a deep, lustrous red that symbolizes the...
The defining element of this dress/mantle is its striking cochineal red field. This intense hue, achieved through the use of cochineal insects, radiates a deep, lustrous red that symbolizes the significance of color in Inca culture. The cochineal dye was obtained from tiny scale insects found on cacti, and its use was reserved for royalty and nobility, making it a powerful symbol of prestige.