Chancay or Chimú Textile Fragment with Avian Figures cat though moulds were occasionally used

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Chancay or Chimú Textile Fragment with Avian Figures cat though moulds were occasionally usedPre Columbian Era, Chim or Chancay Culture, c. 8001300 AD, North Coast Peru This fascinating textile fragment is a rectangular panel of tightly woven cloth, adorned with diagonal registers of abstract avian figures, framed by a bold red, yellow, and white stepped border. A single square design at the middle showcases a stylized bird, further complemented by an outer border featuring four additional avian motifs. Crafted from dyed camelid wool (alpaca