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Pre-Columbian Pyrography Vessel, Hand-Carved Wood, Nazca Culture

$2,500
£1,868.72
€2,180.54
CA$3,510.51
A$3,570.93
CHF 2,039.05
MX$43,192.34
NOK 23,776.41
SEK 24,140.71
DKK 16,301.14

About the Item

World's earliest known pyrography vessel, Nazca Culture , circa 400 AD This unique work of art is a hand-incised half gourd using an early pyrographic (pyrography) wood burned technique that depicts in a circular band four stylized birds amidst embedded mother of pearl disc shaped inserts. . Dimensions: 3 inches high and 5.5 inches diameter Hand carved gourd, hand burned exterior using pyrographic techniques with inlays of mother of pearl discs (note a few discs missing). Provenance: Auction House Arte Primitivo 2007 (see documents) History of the Pyrography: Pyrography is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century. In rare instances, the pyrography decorative technique was combined with hand painting using stains and oils and producing largely unique works of art like this bench. We will be offering more important high quality folk pyrography works of art in the near future. We have been collecting and dealing in authentic American Folk Art pyrography works of art for more than twenty five years. Our president has authored informative articles on collecting pyrography and has amassed a large collection which is now being deaccessioned. Write or contact us for more information. All works of art are guaranteed authentic and as described.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
    Peru
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    400 AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289247266382

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