DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Huaca or Waka
NameBelt
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Date19th century
Place madeCalamarka Region, La Paz, Bolivia, South America
MediumSheep's wool and llama fiber
Dimensions51 15/16 × 2 9/16 in. (132 × 6.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Laurie Adelson and Bruce Takami, A.2010.26.129
Object numberA.2010.26.129
DescriptionBelt in natural colors of brown, tan and natural white and dyed red. A mix of geometric patterns on edges. Woven over center stripes are stylized plants, birds, llamas, monkeys and other animals. Braided finish on one end of seven braids.
Artist Not Recorded
