Each piece displays the refined aesthetic typical of Kievan Rus’ metalwork
convex sides and gently flaring mouth
while organic materials like antler
They hold the concept of a soul-substance known as the “seeds of singing” (edai-egen)
Some older examples (tapis tua) are entirely covered in gilded embroidery
Chancay Wooden Weaving Sword tools Each piece displays the refinedPre Columbian Era, Chancay Culture, c. 1000 1470 AD, Peru A superbly preserved hand carved wooden weaving sword, an essential tool in the intricate art of Chancay textile production. Also known as a beater or batten, this specialized instrument was used to press the weft yarn into place, ensuring tight, even weaving. In some traditional techniques, such as band weaving and tablet weaving, the weaving sword could also function as a shuttle,