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Euan McCartney Robson

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Nasca feather tunic

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This tunic made of feathers is one of only a few intact examples of ancient Peruvian featherwork garments in existence today. Explore this piece further with Thomas Campbell, Director and CEO of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco—the de Young and Legion of Honor museums.

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