Manta
Robe
79-1-4
From: Bolivia | Department of Potosi | Bustillo | Ajacio
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 79-1-4 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Bolivia | Department of Potosi | Bustillo | Ajacio |
| Culture Area | Andean |
| Date Made | 1960-1965 |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wool |
| Description | "ahuayo" - Wool - Woven in two pieces and sewn at middle. Panel is black with decorative bands at center and two ends. Bands are parallel to one another and woven in colors of rose, orange, red, purple, yellow, green, and white. Designs are geometric - primarily zig-zags and volutes. Edges are finished with overlaid orange weave. |
| Length | 104 cm |
| Width | 91.4 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Gale Hoskins, 1979 |
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