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THBNazca Textile Tunic, San Pedro Cactus Cross Motif
Lot 114c
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Pre-Columbian, Peru, Nazca culture, ca. 200 BCE to 300 CE. A remarkable tunic tightly woven from camelid fibers in hues of maroon, espresso, and marigold to display a rectangular form with a decorative San Pedro cactus cross motif. Each shorter end displays 3 rows of 5 gold-colored cacti crosses, while the middle of the cloth presents 2 stripes of solid color. A lovely fringe further embellishes the shorter peripheries of the tunic. The branches of the San Pedro cactus contain a hallucinogenic substance that was used for traditional medicine and rituals. The textiles of Peru demonstrate immense artistic and technical developments achieved by the Andean civilizations. Size (textile): 56.5" L x 37.4" W (143.5 cm x 95 cm); (backing): 72" L x 53.5" W (182.9 cm x 135.9 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, acquired from the 1950s to 1960s
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172819Repaired from 2 pieces with a pink-colored cloth sewn behind some areas. Some losses, pulls, and fraying, as well as staining and soiling to parts of fabric. Otherwise, very nice with great preservation of pigments and clear decorative program. Sewn to modern black cloth backing for display.Condition
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