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Large Framed, Precolumbia Antique Peruvian Textile Fragment

Offered by: Tishu

Description
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.

More Information

Origin:	Peru
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Bronze, Cotton, Linen.
Condition:	Good. Antique textile condition, losses, separations shown in photos as it is. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
Creation Date:	Pre-Columbian, 1500's or earlier.
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional, Ancient Art
Incollect Reference #:	123167

Dimensions

W.	53.5 in;	H.	17.5 in;	D.	0.5 in;
W.	135.89 cm;	H.	44.45 cm;	D.	1.27 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion