Pre-columbian Nazca textile sling The obverse features a laureate

The obverse features a laureate head of Apollo

AD 900–1500

acquired from a private Colorado estate

Culture: Ancient Roman

Pre-columbian Nazca textile sling The obverse features a laureatePre Columbian Nazca textile sling (huaraca), Peru, ca. 200 BCE600 CE. Finely woven from camelid fiber with a split pouch and braided cords in natural brown and tan tones. Slings were used throughout the ancient Andes for hunting, warfare, and ceremonial purposes. Well preserved example displaying excellent craftsmanship and intricate weaving. Ancient textiles of this quality are increasingly difficult to find due to the fragile nature of organic