Peru, Chancay Weaver's Basket with Implements
This is a large basket, made of woven rush and contains 40 spindle whorls with different color arrangements. 18 with yellow and orange notched ceramic whorls, 8 with white, yellow and orange whorls, and 8 with spun cotton thread. There are 2 whorls with circles and 4 with polka dot designs. There are 2 copper needles, cotton samples, and a bone flute.
Period: Peru, Chancay, Central Coast, circa AD1100- 430
Media: Textile
Dimensions: Length 16" x Width 5" x Height 3 1/2"
Condition: Very good, as found with the original contents
Price Upon Request
N1043
