Inca material
My mom is Peruvian and was gifted this from a friend who was an archeologist in Lima. He would do visits to Cusco to practice. I would like to know what this is
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Hi Nickolaa,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The weave on this textile is not fine enough to be ancient - it's most likely a 20th Century piece but certainly done in the tradition of earlier Peruvian (and Incan) weavers. As a more modern piece, it has a fair market value of $200-300, considering the two significant losses.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Peruvian black and white alpaca wool weaving
Cusco, Peru, 20th Century
Stepped 8-point stars on white grounds within diamond borders, black and white edging at each ends, mounted in a shadowbox frame.
16 by 19 inches
CONDITION: With wear and staining commensurate to age, including two large tears/losses.
PROVENANCE: By gift, then inheritance
$ 200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
16 inches in length and 19 inches in width