Two Framed Pre-Columbian Inca Textile Panels
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, Inca Empire, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A matching pair of framed textile fragments both woven from camelid wool (alpaca or llama) and brightly dyed. The deceased were often wrapped in layers of cloth- the precious fabrics conveyed the wealth and power of the person, and these textiles were likely preserved in burials. Ancient Peru has one of the richest weaving traditions in the world, garments were not only made from plant fibers such as cotton, but luxurious camelid wool that came from one of the four species (in order of wool quality and fineness) vicuna, guanacos, alpaca, or llama. As llamas and alpacas are domesticated from the wild vicuna and guanacos, they were more commonly used. Size of larger frame: 19.75" L x 15.25" W (50.2 cm x 38.7 cm); textile: 18" L x 13.5" W (45.7 cm x 34.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Jim Carroll collection, Maryland, USA, excavated or purchased in Peru in the 1960s, thence by descent to present owners
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#181587
Provenance: ex-private Jim Carroll collection, Maryland, USA, excavated or purchased in Peru in the 1960s, thence by descent to present owners
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#181587
Condition
Fragments of larger pieces. Fraying and losses to fibers on smaller textile with some tears and perforations. Larger textile is in great condition with no fraying. Both have fading and discoloration, but overall really nice condition. Mounted in modern wood and glass frames, some minor chips and scuffs to wood.
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Two Framed Pre-Columbian Inca Textile Panels
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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