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Pre-Columbian Chancay Gauze Textile with 12 Animals, Ex-Kate Kemper
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Large, rectangular section of loosely woven cotton in an open, net pattern weave. Bears three complete selvedges and has 12 square sections, each containing a horned animal with curled tail surrounded by a meandering, geometric border. Excellent condition. Backed on black cotton.
Kate Kemper, of London and Switzerland (1908-2004) was an early collector of Andean art, forming an important collection of ceramics and textiles after visiting Peru. Her comprehensive collection was formed in Europe and exhibited in various museums including Ancient Peruvian Art, at the Arts Council, London in 1962, and Alt Peru in 1972 at the Landesmuseum.
Chancay, Peru Ca. 1100-1400 AD
Provenance: Estate of Miss Kate Kemper, London.
Mounted and sealed in Plexiglass.
- Dimensions:Height: 61 in (154.94 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1100-1400
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- Seller Location:San Pedro Garza Garcia, MX
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