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Chancay & Wari weaving

Americas tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: $50k–1M (high collector)

The Wari (Spanish: Huari) were a Middle Horizon civilization that flourished in the south-central Andes and coastal area of modern-day Peru, from about 500 to 1000 AD. At their height, they formed the Wari Empire. Wari, as the former capital city was called, is located 11 km (6.8 mi) north-east of the modern city of Ayacucho, Peru. This city was the center of a civilization that covered much of the highlands and coast of modern Peru. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Ornament with Figure
Ornament with Figure, 600–1000
Cleveland Museum of Art
Tunic with Profile Animal and Human Heads
Tunic with Profile Animal and Human Heads, c. 700–1100
Cleveland Museum of Art
Half of a Sleeved Tunic
Half of a Sleeved Tunic, c. 500–1000
Cleveland Museum of Art
Tunic Fragments with Bird-Headed Creature
Tunic Fragments with Bird-Headed Creature, 600–1000
Cleveland Museum of Art
Half of a Sleeved Tunic
Half of a Sleeved Tunic, c. 500–1000
Cleveland Museum of Art

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