Lot of 2 Chimu / Inca Woven Textile Slings

**First Time At Auction**

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu / Inca culture, ca. 1200 to 1400 CE. A fabulous pair of slings known as hondas and made from interwoven fibers of camelid (alpaca or llama) wool in hues of brown and beige. Both feature a thick, bifurcated projectile housing in the center, intentionally split for holding stones or other projectiles. The long straps are woven with a zigzagging pattern of alternating brown and beige hues that narrow halfway to a different weave with just the beige strands. Slings were used for warfare and hunting, and when not serving those purposes, could be used as a rope or belt to proudly display the beautiful craftsmanship of the versatile weapon! Two lovely examples that showcase the weaving and weaponry of these Peruvian cultures! Size of dark brown sling: 85" L x 1" W (215.9 cm x 2.5 cm); light brown: 65" L x .65" W (165.1 cm x 1.7 cm)

Provenance: ex-estate of Dr. W.M. Bogdanowicz, Naples, Florida, USA

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Condition Report: Slight fraying to ends of both and some minor fading and discoloration to original fiber pigment, otherwise very good and well preserved.