Band 1000 - 1476

This narrow, vertical textile band, likely a textile fragment, displays a complex pattern of geometric shapes, possibly from the Rimac region in Peru. The design features a central, stylized human figure in white against a dark background, surrounded by smaller geometric motifs. This piece, likely woven between 1000 and 1476, embodies the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic imagery typical of ancient Peruvian textiles. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this significant piece, offering insights into the artistic expressions of the pre-Columbian civilizations of Peru.