15th Century & Earlier Large Framed Pre-Columbian Woven Textile Panel Inca Culture Peru

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A large pre-Columbian textile fragment from Inca period in nowadays Peru, circa 15-16th century. The piece consists of three narrower … Read more A large pre-Columbian textile fragment from Inca period in nowadays Peru, circa 15-16th century. The piece consists of three narrower panels woven from fine camelid yarns and were sewn together. It was likely part of a longer head scarf. The two side panels have tight geometrical zigzag pattern organized in thin bands. Symmetrically, they flank a center panel with solid brown color. The design was ingeniously cohesive with a pleasant soft complimentary color palette and as a whole, a rather modern outlook.
Textiles from Inca period had a more geometrical oriented aesthetic in general and this piece is a great example. The panel is presented in a thoughtful linen mat and dark wood frame.
Provenance: From an American collection collected in Peru in 1970s. Hence by descent. See less