Two Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments and Tools

Origin

Peru

Period

Pre 18th Century

Materials

fiber in lucite box

Dimensions

W.	24.5 in;	H.	12.5 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	62.23 cm;	H.	31.75 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Condition

Fair. antique condition as shown

Creation Date

12-15th c

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

Two antique textile fragments and two painted textile tools spindle needle framed in a pair matching lucite shadow boxes. The textiles were likely from Chimu Culture Northern coast of Peru and Chancay culture of central coast of Peru respectively, circa 12-15th century.

Styles / Movements

Pre-Columbian

Incollect Reference Number

241007