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Two Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment Chimu Chancay Culture Peru

$3,000per set
£2,262.01per set
€2,616.34per set
CA$4,244.38per set
A$4,627.30per set
CHF 2,444.98per set
MX$56,904.92per set
NOK 30,401.32per set
SEK 28,618.81per set
DKK 19,531.48per set

About the Item

Two framed pre-Columbian textile fragments from Chimu or Chancay culture (1000AD-1470AD) in nowadays Peru. Both panels are of a similar red background and possibly woven from camelid fibers. One features two vertical anthropomorphic feline figures, an iconic design of both Chancay and the northern neighboring Chimu cultures, likely used on the mantle border of the funeral cloth. It is presented in a thin dark wood frame. The other panel features a stylized snake design outline in contrasting color and decorated with small squares and circles in the body. It is presented in a thin gilt wood frame Their size is 9.5" x 18.5" x 1 and 12.6" x 7.5" x 1". The size listed is for packaging purpose.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Textile,Wood,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1000-1470
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Antique textile framents as shown. Both frames show age-related wear, bunmps and small old touchups.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945029960492

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