Fragment Possibly 1250 - 1470

This textile fragment was crafted by the Chimú people, its precise date unknown. The work features an intricate design of diagonally oriented bands filled with repeated motifs, lending it a distinctive visual rhythm. At its center, a square panel contains a figure flanked by smaller forms. The composition skillfully balances repetition with focal points, drawing the eye across the surface. The Chimú artist employs a structured visual vocabulary using basic shapes and earth-toned colors. These elements create a sense of order that may reflect the societal structures. The artist is working within a semiotic system of signs, presenting us not just with images, but a codified form of communication. Note the subtle deviations and irregularities. These disruptions invite a deeper analysis into the structural and cultural meanings embedded within the artwork. It destabilizes any singular interpretation, allowing us to consider how patterns, and their variations, can both reinforce and challenge the very idea of structure itself.