DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Chumbi
NameBelt
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
DateMid-20th century, staff
Place madeCotabambas, Apurimac, Peru, South America
MediumAlpaca and sheep wool
DimensionsOverall: 59 13/16 x 3 3/8 in. (152 x 8.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. John Rinehart
Object numberA.1998.35.4
DescriptionMulticolored (burgundy and white with green, orange and other colors) woven with various geometric designs down center. Zigzags ticked with tiny triangles flanking center, tiny rectangles on borders. Belt tapers at one end, warp ends are braided and bound with woven tape. Other end is straight and finished with a different woven tape.
Mid-20th century, staff
c. 1945
Artist Not Recorded
