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Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Proto Nazca, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. Wow! Now here is a classic case of ancient visual culture resonating with modern tastes. A striking textile comprised of tightly woven camelid (alpaca or llama) fibers in hues of claret red, golden yellow, creamy white, and forest green on a chocolate brown ground - depicting an abstract anthropomorphic figure delineated in golden yellow who stands and presents raised arms and outstretched legs in the center. Surrounding this bold figure are stylized geometric motifs. The overall composition resonates with works by modern artists such as Paul Klee. Set on a black fabric covered mount with a hook on the verso for suspension. Size: 7.125" W x 26.5" H (18.1 cm x 67.3 cm); 9.125" W x 28.5" H (23.2 cm x 72.4 cm) including mount

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

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#144364

  • Condition: Comprised of joined panels. Red stitches across the upper end of the lower panel. Some separation to piece at upper end as shown. Otherwise in very good condition with strong hues. Set on black fabric covered mount with a hook on verso for suspension.

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