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78635 Vintage Mexican Zapotec Pictorial Rug, 02'03 x 04'09. This handwoven wool vintage Zapotec pictorial rug, a rare textile from the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico, is an exquisite embodiment of cultural memory and artisan prestige. Featuring a striking lateral profile of an Incan deity, this exceptional masterpiece transcends the ordinary, offering a collector's experience steeped in symbolism, history, and exclusivity. Rendered in a minimalist, earth-toned palette of ash gray, espresso brown, ivory, and coal black, the composition balances raw elegance with refined technique—making it a singular acquisition for the connoisseur of indigenous artistry and world heritage.
The central figure, woven with reverent abstraction, echoes the angular geometry of ancient Andean stonework. A deity’s noble visage emerges from the weave—its presence composed of stepped forms, radial eyes, and a prominent headdress rising like a ceremonial crown. This godlike figure, rendered in deliberate lateral symmetry, evokes the powerful iconography of Incan mythos, where deities governed forces of nature, time, and transformation. The deliberate stillness of the profile exudes both calm and power, turning the rug into an altar of ancestral reverence and visual mysticism.
Flanking the central image are vertical striped borders in graduated tones—ranging from soft cream and pale smoke to espresso and basalt. These bands, reminiscent of traditional serape forms, frame the deity in sacred proportion, suggesting a portal or ceremonial stela carved into the highland landscape. The combination of natural, undyed wools and hand-dyed accents underscores the weaver’s commitment to sustainability and time-honored process, while the tightness of the flatweave construction reflects generations of practiced technique.
As a collector's textile, this Zapotec-Incan pictorial kilim speaks to more than aesthetic taste—it reflects a pursuit of meaning, legacy, and mindful curation. It is an artwork that honors indigenous lineage while offering a timeless visual presence in contemporary interiors. Whether displayed in a gallery wall setting or as a sculptural textile in a refined retreat, this extraordinary work of art offers a portal into sacred geometry, mythic storytelling, and the power of the handmade. In its scarcity lies its status—in its symbolism, its soul.
Rendered in variegated shades of gray, coffee, beige, tan, and brown with other neutral colors.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in Mexico.
Measures: 02'03 x 04'09.
Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Length: 57 in (144.78 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1980-1989
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78635 Vintage Mexican Zapotec Pictorial Rug, 02'03 x 04'091stDibs: LU942935385972
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