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likely tied to protective symbolism
Depth 2 in
Floral bead types
The serene meditative expression of this sculpture
tooled into neat rows of feathered chevrons that descend gracefully around the body
A fine Proto-Nazca Linked Muñeca Mantle Fringe, Ca. 100 - 600 CE Sculpture likely tied to protective symbolismThis striking Proto Nazca textile border features a continuous row of twelve linked mueca (doll like) figures, woven arm to arm in a single register. The figures are depicted in alternating colors of red, gold, green, orange, and blue. Each figure has a compact, woven head and torso, with long, flowing fiber bundles suspended below. These extended fibers likely represent stylized hair, and their preservation is notable, as such elements are often lost
