Nazca Textile Tunic

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork Pre AD 1000: item #779606
1515

Ancient Nazca Textile Tunic, Peru circa 100 - 700 CE. Pigments of red, blue, brown and cream, and in excellent condition. 22" H x 21" W

Ancient Moche Spondylus Bead Necklace

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork Pre AD 1000: item #776746
PC-52208h

This is a very nice necklace. Re-composed using ancient Peruvian, Moche beads made of Spondylus shell. Each bead was hand-carved in ancient times, circa 300 AD. The central pendant depicts a stylized anthropomorphic figure suspended by a high-karat gold loop.

The necklace measures 18.5" in length, and is strung on nylon-coated, stainless steel Flex-cord for safety and conservation. ... Click for details

Very Fine, Pre-Columbian Moche Spondylus Shell Necklace

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork Pre AD 1000: item #776741
PC-52208g

This is a very nice necklace. Re-composed using ancient Peruvian, Moche beads made of Spondylus shell. Each bead was hand-carved in ancient times, circa 300 AD. The central bead is clay and was made by a Moche jeweller to resemble the tooth of a large cat, when worn, symbolized great power for the wearer.

The necklace measures 16" in length, and is strung on nylon-coated, stainless steel Flex-cord for safety and co... Click for details

Chancay Shirt

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork Pre 1492: item #772838
CY297

A lovely Chancay textile from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. This is a complete shirt for an adolescent or female and measures 14” long and 12” wide. It is made from brown and tan striped cloth, with a green center stripe. Overall in excellent condition, with signs of wear and light staining. Beautifully framed and ready to hang.

STONE, SHELL, CLAY, AND GOLD BEAD NECKLACE, NARINO

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork Pre 1492: item #768293
PBF.201

This 22” necklace (PBF201) is made up of assorted Pre-Columbian ceramic, shell, greenstone and gold beads, all found in the Narino area of Colombia during the mid-20th century and dating into the Capuli Period, c.900-1400AD. Positioned at its center is a 1” tall greenstone pendant that represents an anthropomorphic figure kneeling in a position of prayer or obeisance. The two rolled sheet gold beads shown near the bottom of the necklace measure about 3/8” in length. This is an easy to wear, lig... Click for details

Very Fine, Pre-Columbian Moche Spondylus Shell Necklace

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork Pre AD 1000: item #767629
PC-42408a

This is a very nice necklace. Re-composed using ancient Peruvian, Moche beads made of Spondylus shell. Each bead was hand-carved in ancient times, circa 300 AD.

The necklace measures 19" in length, and is strung on nylon-coated, stainless steel Flex-cord for safety and conservation.

The clasp is hallmarked Sterling silver.... Click for details

Framed Pre-Columbian Chancay Bag Face

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork Pre 1492: item #765125
1314

Offered here is a very handsome pre-columbian textile with good color and form. It is from the Chancay culture, Peru, 1000-1300 AD. The textile is framed and measures approximately 19" square.

Pre-Columbian Framed Textile Fragment, Peru

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork Pre 1492: item #754448

A nice, framed example of a Pre-Columbian textile fragment from ancient Peru, pre-1500 A.D. Measuring approximately 7 1/2" X 1 1/2" (item alone) and 11 1/2" X 6" (including the frame), this piece depicts 4 birds in black, red, yellow, and brown, as well as bands of colors, including a rare blue. Upon close inspection, complex weaving patterns, using different color-dyed threads, are visible, exemplifying the sophistication of Pre-Columbian Peruvian weavers. The style of this piece suggests it is... Click for details

Chimu Textile Panel with Nine Figures

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork Pre AD 1000: item #747815
1473

Framed Chimu Textile Panel with nine figures, Peru, ca. 800 - 1200. Panel 27 3/4" x 20". Estate of Miss Kate Kemper, London. Tightly woven, multi-color, rectangular panel having three horizontal rows, each containing three warriors wearing elaborate headdress. Some fraying, repairs and small losses due to age, but in very good condition. Ex: Miss Kate Kemper collection, London

Chimu Woodcarving

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork Pre 1492: item #745654
CH545

A rare Chimu woodcarving from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. The piece is 7” long and is completely covered with carved fish, birds and feline heads. It is hollow, drilled from both sides and shows signs of extensive usage, most likely as the handle of a ceremonial object. Great find!