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Pre-Columbian Inca Complete Uncu Textile, Peru 1300-1500 AD, Ex Guillot-Muñoz

$21,875
£16,665.41
€19,215.88
CA$30,613.62
A$34,205.62
CHF 17,893.33
MX$419,470.54
NOK 228,642.81
SEK 216,813.95
DKK 143,418.44
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Inca Complete Uncu of beautiful geometric composition with serpent form in red, purple and yellow. This beautiful poncho of a geometric composition has only some worn out sections on the maroon bands, but the rest is totally complete. Difficult to find a similar piece. In mint condition, museum quality. Publication: Lapiner #708 Model with Short Sleves Anton #79 Very Similar Model Provenance: From the Collection of Guillot Munoz Additional documentation accompanying the piece: - Certificat d'Expertise of Serge Reynes - Certificat de Provenance - European Passport Alvaro Guillot-Muñoz was an Uruguayan American specialist, writer, paleontologist, diplomat and collector. His favorite territories were Argentina, Ecuador and Peru.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1300-1500 AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Pedro Garza Garcia, MX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PE-0111stDibs: LU317239794491

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