Chumbi

NameBelt

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateMid-20th century, staff

Place madeCotabambas, Apurimac, Peru, South America

MediumAlpaca and sheep wool

DimensionsOverall: 59 13/16 x 3 3/8 in. (152 x 8.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. John Rinehart

Object numberA.1998.35.4

Collections

DescriptionMulticolored (burgundy and white with green, orange and other colors) woven with various geometric designs down center. Zigzags ticked with tiny triangles flanking center, tiny rectangles on borders. Belt tapers at one end, warp ends are braided and bound with woven tape. Other end is straight and finished with a different woven tape.