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Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu, ca. 1000 CE. A beautiful coca bag made from camelid (alpaca or llama) fibers in hues of crimson, gold, pink, chocolate brown, and white. The decorative program is impressive - comprised of three wide registers with abstract avian heads and zigzag motifs set on the diagonal, striated bands between, and a fretted upper band. The bird motifs are highly symbolic, as the indigenous of the Pre-Columbian world considered them to be messengers between humankind and their deities of the celestial realm. The bag is also furnished with a plaited strap that resolves in elegant red and gold tassels. A strong example of high-quality weaving artistry from ancient Peru! Museum quality conserved and mounted on beige linen wrapped over wooden stretchers. Size: 15" L x 13" W (38.1 cm x 33 cm) as displayed from tassels to end of bag; 18.875" L x 17" W (47.9 cm x 43.2 cm) on mount

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany

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  • Condition: Some expected staining and areas of wear to fibers, but overall in very good condition. Museum quality conserved and mounted on beige linen wrapped over wooden stretchers.

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