Two Framed Ancient Textile Fragments... (Total: 2 Items)

Description

Two Framed Ancient Textile Fragments

Lambayeque
Textile
7" and 9" Long
C. 1000-1400 AD

The red and golden example of tightly woven camelid fiber having three joined bands, one with a wave pattern, another of a pyramid structure, and the main panel with abstract dancing figures. This example cut on both ends. Second frame having a textile band in gold, yellow, and shades of brown appears to be finished on three sides but was unfinished on the loom and cut loose. Such examples are frequently found as unfinished items in loom baskets.

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