Chancay Wood Mummy Chest Plate
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Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chancay, ca. 9th-12th century. Probably a chest plate for a mummy bundle, this work was carved from a single piece of fine-grained wood. The broad-faced visage carved and painted on the high relief square panel positioned at the center dramatically protrudes from the panel. Its features are considerably naturalistic, stylistically. The painted symbols surrounding the head in contrast are considerably more abstract. All comes together making for an impressive work of artistry. Perforations for suspension. 12-1/4"H x 8-3/8"W
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.
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Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.
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.
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Intact. Original paint. Minor surface loss. Else intact and near choice.
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Chancay Wood Mummy Chest Plate
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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