SPECIAL PURCHASE! Ancient Pre-Columbian Columbian Small Bag, Chancay culture, ca. 1100-1400 A.D. Of natural-colored cotton fiber, woven together almost in a crochet-type technique. Professionally cleaned and sewn onto modern black fabric, ready for framing. Bag itself measures 8"W x 5"D, overall very good condition.
Vivid colors! Ancient Pre-Columbian Textile Band, ca. 800-1200 A.D. Wool and cotton fibers woven, slit tapestry technique; cranberry-red, blue, rust, green and white with repeating avian/geometric motif. Selvedge on two sides, one end retains most of fringe with area of loss backed by matching fabric. Professionally mounted on modern black fabric, reading for framing. 30-1/2"L (not including fringes) x 1-7/8"W, overall very good condition. ...click for details
Eye-catching! Ancient Pre-Columbian Textile from Peru, ca. 1100 - 1400 A.D. Wonderfully woven fragment on chocolate-brown backing which features three zoomorphic creatures in gold with red. Professionally mounted on wooden frame. Textile itself measures 6-1/2"W x 12"L, intact with minor fraying on both ends. Ready to hang.
Colorful! From Boliva, Aymara People, Eucaliptos Region, ca. 1900. Finely-woven ponchito, made of camelid fibers with original shoulder strap and side flaps with braided fringe. 32"L x 11"W (when laid flat), intact/excellent condition with only minor edge wear, as shown.
PROVENANCE: Ex-prominent Santa Fe, NM Collection.
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Ancient Pre-Columbian Textile Belt Fragment from Peru, ca. 1000 A.D. Features a row of zoomorphic figures woven in rich shades of red and tan. Mounted on a piece of modern-day fabric stretched over a wooden frame. Textile itself measures 1-1/2"W x 19-3/4"L, as framed 4"W x 19-3/4"L, intact with minor wear, a bit of staining.
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Ancient Pre-Columbian Painted Textile from northern Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 900-1300 A.D. Dark cream base color, painted in tones of brown, sienna and blue. Sectioned/sewn into blocks and decorated with alternating animal and avian figures, and geometric shapes. Framed size is 19"W x 22-1/4"H x 1-1/4"D, while textile portion itself measures roughly 16" x 16", professionally sewn/mounted on modern matte board, edges slightly frayed and with typical wear throughout; s ...click for details
Superb! Ancient Pre-Columbian Feather Collar, from the southern coast of Peru, ca. 100 B.C. - 100 A.D. Constructed with woven wool, human hair and vibrant parrot feathers that are linked by a small cord. 20"H x 14-1/2"W, excellent condition, professionally cleaned/restored then displayed on museum-quality mount.
Ancient Pre-Columbian Peruvian Coca Bag, Chancay style, ca. 1000 Woven fabric satchel used for storing/carrying coca leaves (to help combat altitude sickness and other maladies). Striped textile with carrying strap. 5"W x 3-3/4"H, typical fabric wear, plus small holes; carrying strap has been tied together.
Vibrant! Ancient Pre-Columbian Textile Sash, from the south coast of Peru, Nazca-Wari culture, ca. 600 - 800 A.D. Woven of camelid fibers in shades red, pink, gold, featuring rows of felines; solid gold fabric backing. Constructed from three pieces and hand-sewn together. 64-1/2"L x 3/4"W, intact/very good condition. The detailing and colors are bright and true... ...click for details
Gorgeous! Custom-made choker necklace created by the artist, Ursula Estrella of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Using original Pre-Columbian Art from the Chavin culture, this piece features a flower-shaped, mother-of-pearl center piece inlaid with coral; the seven strand necklace is strung with a mix of spondylus shell, shell and stone beads in brown and cream. Beaded portion measures 12-1/2"L x 1"W, but can expand up to 14". Strung on silver wire, with silver mount and hook. One-of-a- ...click for details
