Material : wool
Origin : Peru
Culture : Huari
Era : 700/ 1200 AD

Condition : good, holes

Dimensions : 67-1/4'' L, 47'' W

Composed of 42 individual rectangular panels, each woven in camelid wool, sewn together in a discontinuous scaffold technique. Bears six panels by seven of patchwork design with open diamond shapes on red, blue and green. A few tatters, holes and some staining, as is normal. Professionally backed on gray cotton cloth, ready to be stretched and hung.
Provenance: Old private NYC collection. Collected over 30 years ago.

 

Bibliography
L.G Lumbreras, "L'Horizon moyen (Wari et Tiwanaku)", p. 109 - 127, Pérou. L'art de Chavin aux Incas, Paris, 2006.