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This is a newly on view fragment of a Lambayeque tapestry. This design motif is known as the "Lord of Sicán" who is based on the legendary founder of the ruling dynasty of the Lambayeque Valley. The Lord of Sicán could be portrayed either in profile or frontally, as seen here. He was always wears feathered headgear and has almond-shaped, upturned, and so called "comma" eyes. His prestige is conveyed by his elaborate headdress and tunic as well as the attendant figures who surround him.