likely tied to protective symbolism
Floral bead types
Condition: Very well preserved with strong color and tight weave
where they are thought to represent individuals with spiritual or shamanic significance
The serene meditative expression of this sculpture
A fine Proto-Nazca Linked Muñeca Mantle Fringe, Ca. 100 - 600 CE Sculpture likely tied to protective symbolismThis 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