DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Alforja

NameBag

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datemid-20th century

Place madeLambayeque, Peru, South America

MediumCotton

Dimensions22 × 44 in. (55.8801 × 111.7602 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Gay Sinclair, Collection of Bob Sinclair, A.2012.86.24

Terms

Monsefú

Object numberA.2012.86.24

DescriptionLarge shoulder bag (looks similar to a saddlebag) of one piece with ends folded up and stitched at sides. The central/back portion in narrow horizontal red and white stripes, the ends decorated with the Peruvian shield surrounded by floral and vegetal forms. The shield has red and white flags at each side, a cornucopia at the bottom, a horse to proper right and an plant at proper left above the cornucopia. Above is written: VIVA within a floral oval. Along the top edge of the pocket is written: MIS OJOS QUEDAN LLORANDO IESPERANDO U RESPUESTA (My eyes stay crying and waiting for your answer).