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Large Framed Pre-Columbian Antique Peruvian Textile Fragment Chancay Culture

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A fragment of antique Peruvian textile from Pre-Columbia era, nicely displayed in a matted metal frame. Likely from Chancay culture in Central coast of Peru that thrived in the late Intermediate Period/ late Horizon, A.D. 1200-1550, the tasseled fragment may be a border of a larger shirt or poncho. It features gold and red geometrical patterns and measures 7 x 42 in. Beautifully displayed in an brass anodized aluminum frame with fabric backing. With frame, it measures 17.5 x 53.5 in. Provenance: Zipporah Schefrin, Palm Beach, Florida, 1980; Ex collection of the Athene Annuity and Life Assurance Company Corporate Collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 53.5 in (135.89 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1500s or earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Antique textile condition, losses, separations shown in photos as it is. Not examined out of the frame.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU94502044412
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