Pre-Columbian Chimu textile - Peru - German export License Textile - 36 cm
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Pre-Columbian Chimu textile fragment from Peru, ca. 1000–1200 AD, woven in cotton and camelid fibre, mounted on a neutral backing and measuring 36 by 14 cm, in very good condition with minor edge fraying, acquired in 2025 from a German auction house with a German export licence.
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Pre-Columbian finely woven Chimu textile fragment in cotton and camelid fibre from the North Coast of Peru
The lighter bands contain stylised anthropomorphic figures with raised arms, wearing rectangular tunics and elaborate headdresses.
These figures likely represent ritual dancers, attendants, or mythological beings, common themes in Chimu ceremonial textiles.
Between them appear bird figures, adding rhythmic structure to the composition.
The red bands feature repeating spiral and wave patterns.
Condition:
Minor fraying at the edges
Colours remain strong and well‑defined
Mounted on a neutral black cloth backing and lightly attached to a hard paper (removable)
From the wrappings of a mummy bundle.
Time period: Ca. 1000 - 1200 AD
Dimensions: 36 x 14 cm
Provenance: purchased at a German auction - with copy of 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.
Pre-Columbian finely woven Chimu textile fragment in cotton and camelid fibre from the North Coast of Peru
The lighter bands contain stylised anthropomorphic figures with raised arms, wearing rectangular tunics and elaborate headdresses.
These figures likely represent ritual dancers, attendants, or mythological beings, common themes in Chimu ceremonial textiles.
Between them appear bird figures, adding rhythmic structure to the composition.
The red bands feature repeating spiral and wave patterns.
Condition:
Minor fraying at the edges
Colours remain strong and well‑defined
Mounted on a neutral black cloth backing and lightly attached to a hard paper (removable)
From the wrappings of a mummy bundle.
Time period: Ca. 1000 - 1200 AD
Dimensions: 36 x 14 cm
Provenance: purchased at a German auction - with copy of 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.
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Culture
Pre-Columbian Chimu textile - Peru - German export License
Century/timeframe
Ca. 1000 - 1200 AD
Name of object
Textile
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
36 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
14 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
