Fragment Possibly 1250 - 1532

This fragment was made by the Chimú people, using fiber. Its dimensions are 69.9 x 35.6 cm. Notice the grid structure formed by thin, dark lines against a lighter background, creating a sense of order and visual rhythm. In the lower left corner, a stepped pattern emerges, outlined in red and filled with small floral or plant-like motifs. The structure introduces a contrasting element that disrupts the grid's regularity. The grid could serve as a foundational framework, a sort of canvas upon which more complex or decorative elements are arranged, while the stepped pattern may symbolize progression. This fragment offers a glimpse into the Chimú’s ways of structuring and representing their world, blending formal order with symbolic representation. We invite you to consider how the formal interplay of lines, shapes, and patterns creates meaning.