Pre-Columbian, Peru, Nazca culture, ca. 100 BCE to 800 CE. A gorgeous woven textile bag - probably made from camelid hair fibers - covered with brilliant blue, bright orange, and deep black feathers in horizontal bands that wrap around the bag. Included with the piece is a small ear of corn, a staple of Nazca agriculture, that was found inside of the bag. To create this amazing item, ancient artisans folded the tips of quills over a cord and tied them in place, then tied strings of feathers bound in that way to a backing cloth. The birds came from the Amazon, indicating a trade in exotic goods - and possibly exotic animals - across Peru. Size of bag: 5.5" W x 11.75" H (14 cm x 29.8 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection

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Dark patina from age and handling on the exposed textile. The feathers are in fragile condition, with some small losses, but overall their preservation is remarkable given their age.