Textile and sewing tools from the Inca culture

Rare and unique!
Textile fifteenth or sixteenth century, woven in half, which was buried with a mummy in the southern Andes of Peru it can be done in life after death.

He represented condors are yellow with touches of green on a red-brown, these animals symbolize, according to Inca mythology, the «Hanan Pacha» or world of gods. Textiles of outstanding quality standard consists of sewing needles in wood (about 25cm) each decorated with paint, or ceramic or stone cut to 0.5cm in diameter. Also, the assembly includes two combs wood and rope used to spread the fabric prior to weaving, four balls of wool red and yellow, all mounted on a black cloth (placed by us) for exhibition.

There are many interesting details in this object. Photos on request. We are seriously studying all your offers.