Border Fragment c. 100 - 200

"Border Fragment" is a Nazca geoglyph, a type of ancient line drawing created by removing the top layer of reddish-brown desert soil to expose the lighter earth underneath. Dating back to c. 100 - 200, this geoglyph is one of thousands that are visible from the air across the Nazca Desert in southern Peru. The geoglyphs depict a diverse range of animals, plants, and geometric designs, their purpose remains a mystery. While the exact function of this particular geoglyph is unclear, it likely served a ceremonial or religious purpose for the Nazca people. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this fragment, which measures 5.4 cm in height and 183.5 cm in length.