DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Capacho Callahualla
NameMedicine bag
Artist
Artist unrecorded
DateEarly to 3rd quarter 20th century
Place madeCharazani, La Paz, Bolivia, South America
MediumSheep's wool
Dimensions12 3/16 × 15 3/4 in. (31 × 40 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Laurie Adelson and Bruce Takami, A.2010.26.137
Object numberA.2010.26.137
DescriptionWoven red bag with black edge stripe. Main design is geometric in pinks, reds, pale green, dark green, orange, purple, gray. Yellow edging at bottom edge ends in middle with two tassels each, one of each pair beaded. Strap resembles a belt with one end braided. Colors are similar but not identical pattern of birds, horse and llamas.
