Contemporary Zapotec Tapestry Rug – “Mesoamerican Figure”

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Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025

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• Lot Description
  Hand-dyed wool on cotton warp; A bold and expressive handwoven wool tapestry from the Zapotec weaving tradition of Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. This piece features a stylized Mesoamerican figure rendered in vivid red and orange tones against a deep indigo ground, bordered in a rich crimson. The figure, possibly referencing a deity or a ceremonial scene, is depicted in a crouched posture holding a symbolic object, evoking motifs from pre-Columbian codices. Signed “XX” in the lower left, this piece is both a modern artistic interpretation and a continuation of centuries-old indigenous weaving techniques. A powerful visual statement, this tapestry is ideal as a wall hanging or floor covering for collectors of folk art and contemporary Latin American design.

  Condition

  Overall good; surface wear consistent with age and use.
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