Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Americas, The
6. Pre-Columbian (American)
7. [Pre-Columbian South American styles and periods]
8. [Pre-Columbian Andean styles and periods]
9. Late Intermediate Period

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the style and culture of a little-known group of pre-Columbians who lived in the northern Peruvian cloud forests. They are known primarily for tombs placed high on the mountainsides, containing mummies and stone and mahogany carved figures. The culture flourished flourished 800-1536 CE.