An Important Fragment with Mythical Beasts 16579 Recuay, Peru Camild; complimentary warp, applique 200 BC – AD 600 18 x 20 in Private Collection; provenance available to the buyer Textiles from the Recuay Culture are very rare; the mythical beast motifs are creatures that likely descend from earlier Chavin prototypes, based on tales of dangerous animals of the far Amazon River. Price on request
