Two Belt Ends, Quismancu Culture, Chancay Region. Alpaca tapestry and embroidery heads with integral fringe, formerly the end elements of culturally typical belts. Quismancu was the final ruler over a set of 5 river valley kingdoms north of Lima, centered around the modern town of Chancay. Purchased Christies Amsterdam, 20 Nov, 1995, lot 34. Size: 1) 13'' x 3.5'', (33 x 9 cm); 2) 18'' x 4.5'', (46 x 11 cm).

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