40" x 43" Andean Manta Cloth from Patakancha, Ollantaytambo, Extra Large Size, Hand Loomed Andean Mestana Altar Cloth for Shamanic Ceremony
$650.00
This beautiful vintage manta cloth comes from Patakancha, Ollantaytambo in Peru's Sacred Valley.
Made from Alpaca wool and other natural fibers, these manta cloths are hand loomed, and can take many months to complete. They may be adorned with traditional symbols such as coca leaves, animals, or other geometric designs that are considered sacred or significant to the native Quechua people. They are used traditionally as altar cloths for one's "mesa" (shamanic altar), as a setting for one's shamanic tools during plant medicine ceremonies, or in some cases, as a surface for doing coca leaf divination.
ABOUT THIS MANTA
Size: Approximately 40" T x 44" W / (Approximately 1 m x 1 m)
Material: Alpaca Wool, Natural Fibers
Reversible: Yes (see Photo 9)
Age: Based on its design and material, condition, where it was sourced and what our source shared with us, we feel that this manta is likely around 20-30 years old, but cannot verify its exact age for certain.
This manta is from a recent collection sourced for us by our trusted friend and "scout" in Pisac, Peru. He traveled to the mountain community of Patakancha in Ollantaytambo to find this manta for us.
This manta is the largest we're currently offering and really one of the finest. It checks all the boxes for what we love to see in these vintage mantas: vibrant, traditional colors -- the reds and greens are classic to this region, a masterful level of artisanship, wonderful condition, and subject matter that is intriguing and characteristic of the region and its traditions.
The design of this manta is just breathtaking, with every inch covered by intricate patterning and designs. The symbols woven into this manta cloth represent various aspects of the Quechua tradition, daily life, and cosmology, including the Sun ("Inti"), stars ("ch'aska"), the water, the mountains, etc. On both sides we see broad vertical portions that also represent the animals that are sacred and integral to Andean life, including llamas, fish, various birds, donkeys, etc.
We don't see any stains, tears or areas of wear. The borders are quite nice and this manta also happens to be reversible (see Photo 9), making it suitable for those whose tradition involves "bundling" their mesa. This manta is very thick and weighty, like that of a blanket.
These vintage mantas are getting more and more difficult to find, especially in these larger sizes. This is absolutely a work of art, so large in size and so intricate in its design, that we might advise framing this like art for a wall hanging rather than using it as a ceremonial cloth. It's just a stunning work of art.
Please note, in Photo 10, the mug is included for scale to show size.
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***Cleaning: Do not machine wash or dry!
*A note about age...most sellers in the markets will tell you their mantas are antique or vintage, up to 50-100 years, and while this may be the case sometimes, it often is not. Some of the mantas we are offering here may be older than others, but we feel that most were made recently with a few exceptions. We will always share as much as we know/have deduced from these items, but if you have specific questions let us know.
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