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Two Ancient South American Textiles
Two Ancient South American Textiles
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Description
Two Ancient South American Textiles. Provenance: ex Jean Lions Collection, Geneva, Switzerland (1951-1980). Including: 1) Complex "Badge" textile applique, Chimu Culture. Possibly woven in Chancay, this layered tapestry figure and multiple fringes with elaborate tassels was made to be free standing and the use is poorly understood; 2) Dance pom pom, unknown culture,cotton and bast fiber stylized trophy head with finger loop and bast fiber cord. Sizes: 1) 18.5'' x 8'', 47 x 20 cm (textile); 25'' x 14'', 64 x 36 cm (base); 2) 3'' x 2.5'' (8 x 6 cm).
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Two Ancient South American Textiles

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