Bidspirit auction | Large Open Work Pre-Columbian Chancay
Large Open Work Pre-Columbian Chancay Textile, Circa 1100 CE - Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, 1000 - 1500 CE probably circa 1100 CE. Large framed openwork pre-Columbian textile in a deep blue color. Geometric pattern of interlocking snakes between rows of fret motifs. Including an image of original documents of purchase circa November 12th, 1981. In a custom linen backed plexiglass display. Size 40 1/2” H x 40 1/2” W in frame, piece 35 1/2” H x 35 1/2” W Rettig Estate Collection, Mrs. John Aylesworth circa 1981, Bactria Corp Prior, Merrin Gallery