Panel Fragment by Nazca

Panel Fragment 200 - 500

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weaving, textile, wool

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natural stone pattern

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random pattern

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weaving

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textile

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wool

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text

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abstract pattern

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latin-american

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repetition of pattern

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vertical pattern

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regular pattern

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pattern repetition

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imprinted textile

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layered pattern

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funky pattern

This fragment of a Nazca textile, dating from 200 to 500 CE, showcases the distinctive geometric patterns characteristic of Nazca art. The intricate design, woven with colored yarns, features a combination of stepped motifs and stylized spirals, arranged in a seemingly random yet captivating composition. This fragment, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the rich artistic traditions of the ancient Nazca civilization.

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