Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment – Chancay Culture - Central coast of Peru The textile is woven in red with horizontal brown and ochre bands. Along one edge runs a decorative tapestry-woven border depicting a repeating frieze of interlocking stylized birds, rendered in geometric form with angular bodies and beak-like projections. The birds are arranged head-to-tail, creating a continuous rhythmic pattern characteristic of Chancay textile ornament. Condition: expected wear and minor losses consistent with age. From the wrappings of a mummy bundle. Time period: 1000 - 1200 AD Dimensions: 39 x 9 cm Provenance: purchased at a German auction - with German export license The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.