84. Precolumbian shuttle for weaving loom, decorated with anthropomorphic figures, Chimu culture, circa 1200 - 1400 AD.
Starting price
EUR 1.000
Sold post auction
EUR 1.250
Session
Thu, 23 April 2026 18:00
References
Pre-Columbian America; Ritual Arts of the New World; Skira; 1997; p. 360; cat. 124 Barbier, J.-P. (editor); Millennial Art of the Americas: From Discovery to Admiration 1492-1992; Paris; 1993; p. 320; pl. 122
Dimensions
custom h=31 cm
Research information
The object was exhibited in the Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva and reproduced in "Millennial Art of the Americas: from discovery to admiration", 1492-1992, pl. 122, p. 320.
PROVENANCE
Josef Mueller Collection, Solothurn, before 1952 Barbier-Mueller Collection, Geneva, Inv. no. 532-37 Sotheby's Auction, France, 22.03.2013, lot 288
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
References
Pre-Columbian America; Ritual Arts of the New World; Skira; 1997; p. 360; cat. 124 Barbier, J.-P. (editor); Millennial Art of the Americas: From Discovery to Admiration 1492-1992; Paris; 1993; p. 320; pl. 122
Dimensions
custom h=31 cm
Research information
The object was exhibited in the Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva and reproduced in "Millennial Art of the Americas: from discovery to admiration", 1492-1992, pl. 122, p. 320.
PROVENANCE
Josef Mueller Collection, Solothurn, before 1952 Barbier-Mueller Collection, Geneva, Inv. no. 532-37 Sotheby's Auction, France, 22.03.2013, lot 288
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