Description:

Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Proto Nazca, ca. 500 BCE - 100 BCE. Early ancient Andean feather chest panel dating prior to the emergence of the Nazca culture in southern Peru, possibly Paracas in origin. This chest panel would have been worn by only the most important member of the clan. The artisan attached hundreds of orange and blue-green feathers to a burlap fabric base. The piece was most likely part of an elaborate warrior or ceremonial costume. Professionally cleaned and mounted to museum-grade linen and then attached to stretcher frame - ready to hang or frame. Textile itself measures 13"W x 8"H

Provenance: Ex-Eugene Lions Collection, Geneve, Switzerland

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Excellent to near choice condition.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Paypal, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

October 24, 2014 8:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 22% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000