Lot 140

Rare Chancay Wood Litter Panel w/ Relief Figure

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Rare Chancay Wood Litter Panel w/ Relief Figure

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $300

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October 2, 2025 8:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US


Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 800 to 1470 CE. A rare wooden carving depicting a simplified anthropomorphic figure in relief, shown with an oversized circular head and abstracted body. The figure is presented on a rectangular panel with projecting handles at the top, suggesting the form of a carrying litter. Such wooden carvings are scarce survivals from the Chancay, whose wood objects rarely endured the centuries, making this example a valuable representation of their sculptural tradition. Size: 6.75" L x 2.25" W (17.1 cm x 5.7 cm)

Provenance: private Lake Worth, Florida, USA collection, acquired via descent in April 1997; ex-private American collection in Cyprus, acquired between 1957 to 1969, brought to USA in 1969

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#196546

  • Condition: Loss to handle has shown. Stable pressure fissures. White mineral deposits as expected with age and exposure. Some light flaking to surface when handled.

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