Pre Columbian Textile Appraisal

Framed Ancient South American Textile Fragment

This is a framed textile fragment labeled as an "Ancient South American Textile." The textile appears to be a woven piece, likely made of natural fibers such as cotton or wool. It displays a central vertical band with a repetitive geometric pattern in muted brown or beige tones, flanked by wider sections featuring a complex, repeating diamond pattern in shades of red and possibly faded gold or beige. The edges of the textile appear distressed and possibly frayed, indicating its age and that it is a fragment rather than a complete piece. The colors are rich but appear somewhat faded, consistent with age and exposure. The weave appears relatively fine, suggesting skilled craftsmanship. The textile is mounted within a simple, dark-colored frame with a glass front for protection. There are some reflections on the glass in the image, obscuring complete detail in certain areas. The size is noted to be 16x26, presumably inches, referring to the frame dimensions. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures on the textile itself from this image. The style of the weaving and patterns suggests a potential Pre-Columbian origin from a South American culture known for intricate textiles.