DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Huaca or Waka

NameBelt

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date19th century

Place madeCalamarka Region, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

MediumSheep's wool and llama fiber

Dimensions51 15/16 × 2 9/16 in. (132 × 6.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Laurie Adelson and Bruce Takami, A.2010.26.129

Object numberA.2010.26.129

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionBelt in natural colors of brown, tan and natural white and dyed red. A mix of geometric patterns on edges. Woven over center stripes are stylized plants, birds, llamas, monkeys and other animals. Braided finish on one end of seven braids.

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