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Framed Pre-Columbian Fine Textile Fragment from Chancay Culture

$2,500
£1,884.30
€2,177.91
CA$3,532.49
A$3,861.14
CHF 2,033.57
MX$47,476.38
NOK 25,413.98
SEK 23,909.54
DKK 16,259.43

About the Item

A piece of finely woven textile fragment from Chancay culture circa 10th-15th century, which thrived in the Central coast of nowadays Peru until it was incorporated in Chimu culture, its northern neighbor. The fragment is likely part of a mantle shawl or tunic indicated by the overall size and the presence of tasseled border that have been mostly preserved with the piece. The textile was tightly woven from a wool or camelid fiber with a brilliant orange-red hue that showcase an iconic zigzag line with stylized inverted homomorphic head with horns. On the lower part above the wide hanging tassels, there are three thin bands: one in white and two in indigo blue (still quite bright after all these centuries) flanking a wider band with discernible geometrical motif. The fragment is conserved and sewed onto a white linen backing and framed under a plexiglass shadow box. Ready for display. A wonderful example of the Chancay textile art. For a nearly identical piece, see illustration 46 on plate 29 of Textile Masterpieces of Ancient Peru by James W. Reid.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    10th-15th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Well preserved and mostly intact. Antique textile fragment with only minor losses and discoloration, condition as reflected by the images.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945046030022

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