Chancay Textile Weaving Comb Chimú 19th Century or Earlier

19th Century or Earlier

offering a glimpse into the daily rituals and artistic sophistication of a society renowned for its grandeur and influence

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Chancay Textile Weaving Comb Chimú 19th Century or EarlierPre Columbian era, Chancay culture, 10001470AD, Peru An exceptional and rare weaving comb, beautifully crafted from split reedmost likely Carrizo (Phragmites australis)and featuring 30 finely barbed spikes fastened between two horizontal shafts. This authentic textile tool is tightly bound with light brown braided thread characteristic of Chancay textile production. The sturdy rectangular handle is reinforced with black resin, possibly bitumen, and is