CHANCAY, Peru, A.D. 1100 to 1400 - Lot 129

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CHANCAY, Peru, A.D. 1100 to 1400 - Lot 129
CHANCAY, Peru, A.D. 1100 to 1400 Part of a Licia poncho or cape with fringe, decorated with a frieze of stylized birds in contrasting colors, geometric motifs and sea waves Multicolored camelid threads, some brittleness H 61.5 x W 66 cm Provenance : Collection of Professor Kenneth Graham Chancay textiles, known for their finesse and vibrant patterns, were produced on Peru's central coast. This richly ornamented poncho illustrates the importance of clothing as a symbol of cultural and social identity. They served to mark the status of the wearer while conveying symbolic messages linked to nature and Andean beliefs. Expert: Serge REYNES
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