South American Kilim 2149

A window into the ceremonial art and spiritual life of ancient South America, this vintage pictorial kilim was handwoven during the third quarter of the 20th century in a tradition that draws directly on the iconographic vocabulary of Mayan and Aztec culture. Repeated stylized deity figures — elaborately adorned with feathered headdresses and ceremonial garments — march across the surface in a harmonious palette of ivory, brown, purple, pink, and earthy reds, each figure a reflection of the rich symbolic art found in the ruins and architecture of Central and South America. Woven with care and artistic intention, this versatile piece functions beautifully as a decorative area rug or as a striking wall tapestry, bringing a depth of cultural narrative to any space it inhabits.

Dimensions: 3' 4" x 4' 8"

Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: South America

Material: Wool

Condition: Good

SKU: 2149