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DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Headband

NameHeadband, woman's

CultureQuechua/Aymara language group

DateLate 19th - early 20th century

Place madeCaupolin Province, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

MediumWool, glass beads

DimensionsOverall: 57 5/16 x 2 3/8 in. (145.5 x 6 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1974.26.140

Collections

DescriptionFrentera. Very fine, tight weaving, in off white and red geometric designs, with some green, yellow, blue and brown details. Warp ends on one end are wrapped. Around edges are loops of small beads, in clear and green.

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