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Peru, Northern Coast, Chimu Culture, c. 1000-1400 AD. a rectangular wood beam carved in bas reli...

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Peru, Northern Coast, Chimu Culture, c. 1000-1400 AD. a rectangular wood beam carved in bas reli...
Peru, Northern Coast, Chimu Culture, c. 1000-1400 AD. a rectangular wood beam carved in bas relief on both sides with same design of two seated monkeys, facing each other with their heads tilted back toward their raised curled tails. D: 6 x 4.6 cm. The carved panels are very well preserved; the top of beam has deteriorated. The holes for the tie strings are clear. No strings or fabric remain. See Lothrop, Bliss Collection of PreColumbian Art, pl. 138 for a complete scale and a more sophisticated rectangular beam.    $500