DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Belt

NameBelt

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateearly 20th century

Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America

Mediumwool

DimensionsOverall: 64 15/16 x 2 9/16 in. (165 x 6.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1973.103.6

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Selections from the Museum's Textile Collection

DescriptionPurchased in 1973 in the Cuzco Market. Vendor said it was 75 years old. May date from early 20th c., but the ties seem to be a much more recent addition (NF). Complementary warp-float pattern. Warps at one end braided. Pink and green ties at each end are 111 cm long, not included in other measurement.