Chancay or Chimu Textile Fragment with Birds djed the easternmost part of the

the easternmost part of the Hellenistic world

Superb and finely carved wooden maternity figure representing a serene

likely served a functional purpose in the presentation of food or beverages

The resulting nkisi served to protect individuals and communities from illness

The horse’s pointy ears

Chancay or Chimu Textile Fragment with Birds djed the easternmost part of thePre Columbian Era, Chimu or Chancay Culture, c. 8001300 AD, North Coast Peru This fascinating textile fragment features a three square design depicting birds, crafted from dyed camelid wool (alpaca or llama) and possibly cotton warps. Created using the slit tapestry technique, the fabric exhibits delicate slits outlining the birds bodies, enhancing their visual definition. The piece retains a fringed edge, suggesting it may have originally been part