Papers by Aleksandra Laszczka
Skarby Peru. Królewski grobowiec w Castillo de Huarmey, Jun 9, 2017
Polska latynoamerykanistyka stoi dziś na najwyższym światowym poziomie, mogąc poszczycić się odkr... more Polska latynoamerykanistyka stoi dziś na najwyższym światowym poziomie, mogąc poszczycić się odkryciami na międzynarodową skalę. Wiedza o tych sukcesach nie zawsze jest jednak powszechna. Dzięki wyjątkowej współpracy z Państwowym Muzeum Etnograficznym w Warszawie, Narodowym Muzeum Archeologii, Antropologii i Historii Peru w Limie oraz Ministerstwem Kultury Republiki Peru, Polskiemu Towarzystwu Studiów Latynoamerykanistycznych udało się jeden z takich sukcesów przybliżyć szerokiej publiczności. Wystawa Skarby Peru. Królewski grobowiec w Castillo de Huarmey to pierwsza w Europie możliwość obcowania z oryginalnymi obiektami sztuki prekolumbijskiej o bezcennej wartości, odnalezionymi podczas polskich badań archeologicznych w Peru. Niniejsza publikacja, to pierwsze polskojęzyczne opracowanie dotyczące tego bezprecedensowego odkrycia, a zarazem unikatowy katalog pierwszej polskiej wystawy zabytków archeologicznych sprowadzonych do Polski z Peru.
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1. Aleksandra Laszczka, Jeffrey C. Splitstoser and Miłosz Giersz, 2017, Pre-Columbian Textile Structures at Castillo de Huarmey, Peru, in: PreColumbian Textile Conference VII / Jornadas deTextiles PreColombinos VII, edited by Lena Bjerregaard and Ann Peters, Zea Books, Lincoln, 2017
Systematic excavations at the Castillo de Huarmey archaeological site, located on the North Coast... more Systematic excavations at the Castillo de Huarmey archaeological site, located on the North Coast of Peru, enabled researchers to collect an immense number of fabrics. During the first season of textile investigations, carried out in July of 2014 by American and Polish researchers, 724 objects were examined, including textile fragments, yarns, and cordage. A general description of the basic structures indicates a variety of weaving techniques. Although the collection consists mainly of plain weave of all kinds, new structures such as three-dimensional cross-knit looping and feather-mosaic work were recognized, none of which were encountered among textiles collected from the surface in previous decades.
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Conference Presentations by Aleksandra Laszczka
2019
The iconography of the ancient Peruvian artifacts, also fabrics, has a great significance for ext... more The iconography of the ancient Peruvian artifacts, also fabrics, has a great significance for extending the knowledge about pre-Columbian cultures. The creation of complicated textiles’ motifs reflects the political, social and religious development of ancient societies – in talked-about case, the Wari population. In 2012, at the Castillo de Huarmey archaeological site on the Peruvian North Coast, the first unlooted Wari royal tomb was found, where fifty-eight noblewomen were buried together with precious grave goods, including textiles made with multiple weaving techniques. Although some of them are poorly preserved, many iconographic motifs were extant. Furthermore, the presence of tapestry fragments was noted, which are the most prestigious and valuable textiles in the Andean world. An analysis of their iconography not only provides key information regarding the religious life and beliefs of Wari people, but also helps in establishing
cultural roots of women buried in the mausoleum and comprehension of the Wari expansion to the North Coast of Peru.
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Castillo de Huarmey to stanowisko archeologiczne na północnym wybrzeżu Peru, znane z odkrycia pie... more Castillo de Huarmey to stanowisko archeologiczne na północnym wybrzeżu Peru, znane z odkrycia pierwszego, niewyrabowanego mauzoleum preinkaskiej kultury Wari, wyposażonego w bogate dary grobowe, między innymi tekstylia. Mimo, iż większość z nich zachowana jest fragmentarycznie, analizy technologiczne wskazują na wyjątkowy charakter kolekcji bogatej w tkaniny wykonane w licznych i skomplikowanych technikach tkackich. Szczególnie istotne są tapiserie, będące jednymi z najcenniejszych i najbardziej prestiżowych tekstyliów w świecie andyjskim, cechujące się nie tylko wykorzystaniem przędzy o najwyższej jakości, ale też złożonymi motywami ikonograficznymi. Prezentacja w głównej mierze skupi się właśnie na tych tkaninach, których badania technologiczno-ikonograficzne prowadzone są w ramach grantu PRELUDIUM finansowanego przez Narodowe Centrum Nauki.
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Castillo de Huarmey on the north coast of Peru is an archaeological site of pre-Hispanic Middle H... more Castillo de Huarmey on the north coast of Peru is an archaeological site of pre-Hispanic Middle Horizon period (AD 600–900), widely known for the discovery of the first undisturbed Wari royal mausoleum. From 2012–2013 remains of fifty-eight elite female individuals were found accompanied by rich ceremonial offerings and grave goods, including textiles. The state of preservation and the condition of a large portion
of the fabrics are poor, especially those coming from the primary burial contexts. However, technological analyses revealed the unique character of the textile collection, which utilized multiple and complex weaving techniques. These techniques were applied by highly skilled weavers to create sophisticated iconographic motifs, and even though there are only a few decorated and completely preserved textiles, analyses of smaller fragments enabled the reconstruction of complete patterns. Comparison with fabrics discovered at the Castillo de Huarmey site before the first systematic excavations, as well as with motifs known from other archaeological contexts and collections, suggests strong cultural influences from the central and southern part of Peru.
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The Castillo de Huarmey archaeological site on the Peruvian North Coast is one of the most import... more The Castillo de Huarmey archaeological site on the Peruvian North Coast is one of the most important ceremonial centers of pre-Hispanic Middle Horizon period (AD 600-900). The first season of textile investigation was carried out in July of 2014 by American and Polish researchers. A preliminary fabric inventory was made, in which approximately 800 objects were examined, including textile and basketry fragments, yarns, and cordage. The general description of the collection, including ground and design structures, will be presented as well as the methods used to preserve and stabilize these important fabrics. The sample of excavated fabric types will be compared with fragments discovered on the surface at the Castillo de Huarmey site in previous years and analyzed by other scholars.
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Thesis Chapters by Aleksandra Laszczka
The Nature of Wari-Huarmey Textile Tradition in Pre-Hispanic Andes. Unpublished Master's Thesis., 2019
Appendix to the Master's Thesis "The Nature of Wari-Huarmey Textile Tradition in Pre-Hispanic And... more Appendix to the Master's Thesis "The Nature of Wari-Huarmey Textile Tradition in Pre-Hispanic Andes" (2019). It contains descriptions of 531 complete textiles or textile fragments collected at the Castillo de Huarmey archaeological site.
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Conference Presentations by Aleksandra Laszczka
cultural roots of women buried in the mausoleum and comprehension of the Wari expansion to the North Coast of Peru.
of the fabrics are poor, especially those coming from the primary burial contexts. However, technological analyses revealed the unique character of the textile collection, which utilized multiple and complex weaving techniques. These techniques were applied by highly skilled weavers to create sophisticated iconographic motifs, and even though there are only a few decorated and completely preserved textiles, analyses of smaller fragments enabled the reconstruction of complete patterns. Comparison with fabrics discovered at the Castillo de Huarmey site before the first systematic excavations, as well as with motifs known from other archaeological contexts and collections, suggests strong cultural influences from the central and southern part of Peru.
Thesis Chapters by Aleksandra Laszczka
cultural roots of women buried in the mausoleum and comprehension of the Wari expansion to the North Coast of Peru.
of the fabrics are poor, especially those coming from the primary burial contexts. However, technological analyses revealed the unique character of the textile collection, which utilized multiple and complex weaving techniques. These techniques were applied by highly skilled weavers to create sophisticated iconographic motifs, and even though there are only a few decorated and completely preserved textiles, analyses of smaller fragments enabled the reconstruction of complete patterns. Comparison with fabrics discovered at the Castillo de Huarmey site before the first systematic excavations, as well as with motifs known from other archaeological contexts and collections, suggests strong cultural influences from the central and southern part of Peru.