Ancient Peruvian Feather Mantles (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1947 May 27 - 1947 June 16

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened May 27, 1947 and closed June 16, 1947. Located in the Grand Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Ancient Peruvian Feather Mantles" featured two colorful historic feather mantles of the ancient Peruvian Rukana culture.

Summary

"Ancient Peruvian Feather Mantles" featured two colorful historic feather mantles of the ancient Peruvian Rukana culture. The mantles, which were approximately 7 feet by 30 inches in size, were thought to have been used as wall hangings in the temples of the Rukana civilization contemporary with the Inca culture. The mantles, loaned to the museum by Harry Tschopik and Mr. Ernest Erickson, were on view in the 77th Street Foyer at the American Museum of Natural History from May 27 until July 16, 1947.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, May 27, 1947. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Grand Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

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