Chimu Culture 1000-1470
Chimu textile, Circa 1000AD
Woven alpaca wool and cotton tapestry
90 x 114 cm
35'4" x 44'8" in.
35'4" x 44'8" in.
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Further images
The flow of fish feeding the deity in a fluid manner emulating the endless cycle of life. These tapestry textiles tend to have somewhat more elaborate designs than is typical...
The flow of fish feeding the deity in a fluid manner emulating the endless cycle of life.
These tapestry textiles tend to have somewhat more elaborate designs than is typical of many of the brocaded pieces.
Some anthropomorphic figures have limbs ending in animal heads. Some designs combine several different creatures into a single composition.
Sometimes one figure seems to be grasping or biting another, an on other pieces the connection seems to be more benign.
These tapestry textiles tend to have somewhat more elaborate designs than is typical of many of the brocaded pieces.
Some anthropomorphic figures have limbs ending in animal heads. Some designs combine several different creatures into a single composition.
Sometimes one figure seems to be grasping or biting another, an on other pieces the connection seems to be more benign.
Exhibitions
Confluences in South American Art, Cork Street no.9, London (2022)Join our mailing list
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