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Met Curator Joanne Pillsbury, GSAS ’93, and her impact on the world of Peruvian art history and preservation

Pillsbury received Peru’s Order of Merit for Distinguished Service in November 2025.

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The garment “Tunic with Felines” on display at the Met’s newly renovated Rockefeller Wing.

By Sydney Kate Yung • March 25, 2026 at 10:28 PM

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The garment “Tunic with Felines” on display at the Met’s newly renovated Rockefeller Wing.

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The Moche nose ornament on display in the Met’s Rockefeller Wing.

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The Peruvian “Feathered panel,” made from macaw body feathers, is only a small segment of the original work, which was estimated to have 96panels.