Very hard to find ancient Moche textiles, far more rare than later textiles from the Chimu / Inca era! North coastal Peru, Ca 300 to 500 AD. Woven of camelid fibers in the form of a standing warrior confronting second warrior, open-work panel separating yet another warrior undoubtedly confronting another in combat. 18"L x 6-1/2"H, fragmentary, but in good stable condition. Mounted to canvas and ready to hang. Category:Moche Material:Textile Dimensions:18"L x 6-1/2"H Condition:Fragment
Antiquities Ancient South America
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