Description:

South Coast Peru, Nazca culture, Early Intermediate Period, ca. 200–600 CE. A beautifully woven ceremonial textile band created from fine camelid fiber using a tapestry weave with applied fringe. The narrow band is composed of three joined rectangular panels, each rendered in bold polychrome hues—cochineal red, indigo blue, golden yellow, and cream—forming interlocking scroll and stepped motifs. The terminals are finished with dense red fringe, and the panels are bordered by contrasting guard stripes. Such bands were used as decorative ties or garment borders and were often sewn onto larger mantles as part of elaborate Nazca dress ensembles, reflecting both aesthetic refinement and ritual significance in ancient Andean culture. Size: 33" L x 4" W (83.8 cm x 10.2 cm)

PROVENANCE: ex-Robert Morris Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; ex-George Fine collection, San Fransico, California, USA

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Item # 196720

  • Condition: One end panel with separations as shown

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