DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Belt

NameBelt

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateMid-20th century, staff

Place madeCotabambas Province, Apurímac, Peru, South America

MediumAlpaca and sheep's wool

DimensionsOverall: 11 7/8 ft. (3.62 m)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1973.103.5

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionLong multicolored belt with overall zigzag pattern belt of complementary warp-float weave. Warps at one end braided. Both ends bound with band of weft-striped, warp-float pattern. Colors: gold, white, hot pink, green, black and more.

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