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Pre-Columbian, Mexico & Peru, ca. 200 BCE to 1532 CE. A collection of ancient Andean textiles and amulets from various Pre-Columbian cultures in Central / South America - three made from pottery, and 4 from bone, tooth, and stone. Of note, the Chancay face textile was made in contemporary times, using ancient textiles, a common practice for sale items. The carvings have pierced holes for suspension and were probably worn as pendants or charms. Size of fringed textile: 5.5" L x 1.5" W (14 cm x 3.8 cm); case: 12.25" L x 8.25" W (31.1 cm x 21 cm)
Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000
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#185069
Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000
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.
#185069
Condition
Textile with face is made from ancient material but constructed in modern times, embroidered and sewn in modern times. Textile fringe tassel appears to be entirely ancient. Chips and losses to the amulets, especially the stone / bone pieces, and all 4 are repaired with adhesive with visible break lines. Displayed in modern case.
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Pre-Columbian Textiles & Pottery / Bone Pendants
$900.00
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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