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Pre-Columbian Chancay Painted Textile - Brown Fishes and Dots On Vertical Bands

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Chancay Painted Textile with Brown Fishes and Dots On Vertical Bands. Even though the piece is incomplete, the powerful design resembles an abstract modern painting by Henry Matisse. Theres a lot of symbolism about the sea and the creatures living in it. Provenance: From the Collection of Guillot Munoz Additional documentation accompanying the piece: - Certificat d'Expertise of Serge Reynes - Certificat de Provenance - European Passport
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1100-1430 AD
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    San Pedro Garza Garcia, MX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PE-0101stDibs: LU317239682613
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