Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. This decorated textile features a woven geometric motif of repeating aquatic creatures. The western coastal desert region of South America is considered the most arid place on our planet. Because of this, it has protected ancient objects in near perfect preservation where most other regions of the world would have claimed them to rot and decay. The Chimu prized these woven fabrics greater than gold or silver, and the possession of these colorful and intricately woven textiles demonstrated that their owners were amongst the most noble and richest members of their society. Size: 8" W x 16" H (20.3 cm x 40.6 cm); size of included museum frame: 16" W x 12" H (40.6 cm x 30.5 cm)
This ancient textile was formerly in the museum collection of Bernard "Bud" Lueck who assembled his collection of historical objects of the Americas and founded the Heritage of the Americas Museum which is in operation today in El Cajon, California, U.S.A. This specimen was formerly a inventoried item in the museum collection and it includes the original typed museum inventory card along with the original museum photograph of this piece. It also includes a letter issued by the museum to document the sale. While the museum continues today, its beloved founder, Mr. Lueck, passed away in 2005 at the age of 85. This piece was acquired by him some time from the late 1950s to early 1960s.
Provenance: former Heritage of the Americas Museum which is in operation today in El Cajon, California, U.S.A and includes museum catalog ID card and museum info
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Condition
No repair or restoration. Small frayed areas at edges and from one edge to the center as shown in the photographs.