Wari Mounted Tie Dye Gauze Head Covering 600-100CE - 3'5 x 2'10

An exceptional example of ancient Andean textile artistry, this delicate gauze head covering features an intricate composition of diagonal bands and geometric motifs rendered in soft ivory against a rich, rust-red ground.

Created using a sophisticated resist-dye technique, the design reveals the remarkable precision and technical mastery of Wari textile makers. The sheer, open weave lends the composition an ethereal quality, while its beautifully weathered surface offers a tangible connection to the ancient Andean world. 

Professionally mounted on a custom-sized aluminum stretcher frame, this rare textile fragment is presented as a striking work of art, equally compelling for its historical significance and contemporary visual appeal

Size: 3'5" x 2'10"(frame)

[104cm x 86cm]

 3'3" x 2'8"(textile) [99cm x 81cm]

Age: 800 - 1000 CE

Origin: Peru

Type of Textile: Huari or Wari

Material: Cotton textile

Condition:  Very good 

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