Chancay Textile Weaving Comb Chimú leaving behind an extraordinary array

leaving behind an extraordinary array of distinctive terracotta artifacts

Stone was used for axes (kapak) and adzes

Moche iconography frequently depicts the Tumi in ritual use

offering a glimpse into the daily rituals and artistic sophistication of a society renowned for its grandeur and influence

Chancay Textile Weaving Comb Chimú leaving behind an extraordinary arrayPre Columbian era, Chancay culture, 10001470AD, Peru An exceptional and rare weaving comb, beautifully crafted from split reedmost likely Carrizo (Phragmites australis)and featuring 30 finely barbed spikes fastened between two horizontal shafts. This authentic textile tool is tightly bound with light brown braided thread characteristic of Chancay textile production. The sturdy rectangular handle is reinforced with black resin, possibly bitumen, and is