Pre-Columbian art, Chancai culture Wood, Fabric Mask. Spanish Export License. - 32 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,500 - € 2,800
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A Chancai culture mask, made of polychrome wood with cotton and wool textile adornment, dating from the 11th to 15th century and measuring 32 × 30 × 3.5 cm.
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Large and beautiful Chancai Culture polychrome wood. Textile adornment: The upper part is decorated with cotton and wool weaving featuring traditional Andean geometric motifs. Eyes: Represented by two irregular triangular openings, probably for vision if the mask was worn during ceremonies.
These masks were used in funerary rituals, placed over the faces of burial bundles (fardos). They represented idealised or symbolic faces, not necessarily portraits of the deceased.
The presence of elaborate textiles suggests the individual was of high social status.
The textiles reflect the importance of weaving and textile arts in the Chancay culture—some of the most refined in the ancient Andes.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.O.M in the 70's.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as export license for European Union.
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between
4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %.
Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.
Large and beautiful Chancai Culture polychrome wood. Textile adornment: The upper part is decorated with cotton and wool weaving featuring traditional Andean geometric motifs. Eyes: Represented by two irregular triangular openings, probably for vision if the mask was worn during ceremonies.
These masks were used in funerary rituals, placed over the faces of burial bundles (fardos). They represented idealised or symbolic faces, not necessarily portraits of the deceased.
The presence of elaborate textiles suggests the individual was of high social status.
The textiles reflect the importance of weaving and textile arts in the Chancay culture—some of the most refined in the ancient Andes.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.O.M in the 70's.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as export license for European Union.
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between
4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %.
Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.
Details
Culture
Pre-Columbian art, Chancai culture
Century/timeframe
Siglo XI-XV
Name of object
Mask. Spanish Export License.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
80
Material
Fabric, Wood
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
32 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
80
Width
30 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
3.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
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.
