Peru (North Coast, Chimú Kingdom)

Chimú Tapestry Woven Tunic with Interlocking Serpent and Fret Motifs

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Date: Created between the 12th and 15th centuries CE (12th–15th century). Period: Late Intermediate Period / Chimú Kingdom (North Coast of Peru).

Elite Royal Regalia: Worn exclusively by high-ranking lords, kings (Chimor rulers), and nobility of the Chimú Empire to project supreme political authority and divine lineage. Mortuary and Sacrificial Offering: High-status textiles served as primary grave goods in elite burials (fardels), acting as spiritual armor and economic wealth transferred to the afterlife.