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“Chancay Dolls” and Ancient Andean Textiles: Researched by Vinita Williams

January, 2021 by Sarah Teel

The Chancay people lived in the central coastal region of Peru during the Late Intermediate Period (1000-1460 CE), where they were prolific, highly skilled weavers best-known for complex, finely woven textiles. The Chancay wrapped their dead with multiple layers of fine clothing and elaborate fabrics, which have been well-preserved from ancient times by the arid coastal climate … [Read more...] about “Chancay Dolls” and Ancient Andean Textiles: Researched by Vinita Williams

Filed Under: 2018 Fall, ART 385: Art of the Americas Tagged With: ancient andean textiles, chancay culture, chancay dolls, late intermediate period

Textiles of the Chancay Culture: Researched by Lindsay Werner

September, 2020 by Sarah Teel

The story behind the figures in this display unfortunately starts with the looting of ancient tombs, as looters have ravaged the ancient graves of the Chancay culture (1000-1460 CE).  In their haste, the looters often ripped apart the delicate textiles that they were attempting to steal.  In the 20th century, Peruvian Mestizo (mixed Spanish and indigenous ancestry) artisans … [Read more...] about Textiles of the Chancay Culture: Researched by Lindsay Werner

Filed Under: 2016 Fall, ART 385: Art of the Americas Tagged With: chancay culture, late intermediate period, textiles

“Chancay Dolls”: Researched and Conserved by Jonathan Kohlhorst and Sophie Grus

March, 2016 by Codee Ratliff

BEFORE CONSERVATION     AFTER CONSERVATION   These two figures, known popularly as “Chancay dolls,” are not ancient objects but 20th century and contemporary figures made by Peruvian Mestizo (mixed Native and Spanish ancestry) artisans using scraps of ancient Chancay textiles.  The Chancay were an Andean culture that flourished from 1000 to 1460 CE in … [Read more...] about “Chancay Dolls”: Researched and Conserved by Jonathan Kohlhorst and Sophie Grus

Filed Under: 2014 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts Tagged With: 20th century art, andean mestizo culture, chancay culture, chancay doll, peru, south american art

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  • 2016 Spring, ART 386: Art of Africa
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  • 2017 Spring, ART 485: Art of Mesoamerica
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  • 2018 Spring, ART 386: Art of Africa
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