Panel 1000 - 1476

print, weaving, textile

natural stone pattern

naturalistic pattern

toned paper

print

weaving

textile

text

tile art

abstract pattern

organic pattern

latin-american

wooden texture

pattern repetition

layered pattern

funky pattern

This Chancay textile panel, dating back to 1000-1476, showcases a vibrant, stylized figure in the center, potentially representing a deity or spirit. Surrounding the main figure are four stylized bird motifs, possibly symbolic of flight, freedom, or communication. The contrasting colors of the figure and the background, along with the intricate patterns, highlight the artistic skill of the Chancay people in weaving and design. This piece, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies the artistic prowess of pre-Columbian Andean cultures, with a focus on symbolic representation and intricate craftsmanship.