Description:

Peru, North Coast, Chimu / Chancay, ca. 800-1400 CE. This set of spindle whorls includes three wooden pieces and one made from copper. Both of the wooden spindle whorls still has fiber (cotton on one and wool on the other) wrapped around them that would have been used to weave textiles. One is nicely painted with bands of various natural colors. The other has a simple cylindrical form in contrasting lighter hue than the pin. Another piece in the lot features a carved monkey. Among the ancient Pre-Columbians, simian creatures were associated with trickery, revelry, and craftiness. Perhaps this monkey was intended to represent the artisan's remarkable trickery - that incredible skill harnessed to magically spin yarn and create wondrous textiles. 9-3/4"L (painted wood), 9-1/2"L (wood with cylinder),, 6-1/2"L (monkey) Provenance: Ex-Private New York Collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Tip of monkey spindle whorl is broken. Otherwise, good condition. Simple wooden whorl has bit of wool wrapped around it and is excellent condition. Carved and painted wooden piece has broken tip, some surface wear and tiny cracks. However it is intact and in good condition otherwise.

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