DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Ch'uspa

NameCoca bag

CultureQuechua language group

DateMid-20th century

Place madeYamparáez Province, Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America

MediumSheep wool, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 8 x 7 1/2 in. (20.32 x 19.05 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Laurie Adelson and Bruce Takami, A.2010.26.134

Object numberA.2010.26.134

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionSmall woven bag with white ground with rows of horses and human figures in red on white. A central band has horses and figures in purple on white. The edges are yellow and the bottom is stitched in rainbow bands, with pairs of dangling balls at the corners and center. Long strap from the top corners