Chacana

NameShoulder band for dance costume

CultureAymara

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeLake Titicaca Region, Bolivia, South America

MediumFeathers of tropical birds

Dimensions12 × 36 in. (30.4801 × 91.4402 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1194

Object numberA.1995.93.1194

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionFeather mosaic on wooden slats. Red backround with patterns and images in blue, green, yellow, and black. Images include central yellow sun, lizards, rampant lions, and Aymara couples dancing.

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