Chancay or Chimú Textile Fragment with Avian Figures cat Si Satchanalai—later known as Sawankhalok—became

Si Satchanalai—later known as Sawankhalok—became synonymous with high-quality wares from either region

1070 BC – 600 BC

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Chancay or Chimú Textile Fragment with Avian Figures cat Si Satchanalai—later known as Sawankhalok—becamePre Columbian Era, Chim or Chancay Culture, c. 8001300 AD, North Coast Peru This fascinating textile fragment is a rectangular panel of tightly woven cloth, adorned with diagonal registers of abstract avian figures, framed by a bold red, yellow, and white stepped border. A single square design at the middle showcases a stylized bird, further complemented by an outer border featuring four additional avian motifs. Crafted from dyed camelid wool (alpaca