A fine Proto-Nazca Linked Muñeca Mantle Fringe, Ca. 100 - 600 CE Sculpture The serene meditative expression of

The serene meditative expression of this sculpture

tooled into neat rows of feathered chevrons that descend gracefully around the body

Dimensions:  Height: 3/4 inch (1

where they are thought to represent individuals with spiritual or shamanic significance

Condition: Very well preserved with strong color and tight weave

A fine Proto-Nazca Linked Muñeca Mantle Fringe, Ca. 100 - 600 CE Sculpture The serene meditative expression ofThis striking Proto Nazca textile border features a continuous row of twelve linked mueca (doll like) figures, woven arm to arm in a single register. The figures are depicted in alternating colors of red, gold, green, orange, and blue. Each figure has a compact, woven head and torso, with long, flowing fiber bundles suspended below. These extended fibers likely represent stylized hair, and their preservation is notable, as such elements are often lost