Chimú Featherwork Garment
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Chimú Featherwork Garment

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This Chimú featherwork garment (14th–15th cc.) symbolizes avian flight and noble lineage, reflecting the Chimú nobility’s connection with birds. It features vibrant feathers from macaws, parrots, toucans, and more. Techniques like linking and mosaic were used, arranging feathers like scales. Such garments highlight the Chimú's artistic mastery and cultural significance, connecting them with the spiritual and natural world.