Skirt

79-1-2

From: Bolivia | Department of Potosi | Sarara

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 79-1-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Bolivia | Department of Potosi | Sarara
Culture Area Andean
Date Made 1964-1969
Section American
Materials Wool
Description

Skirt panel. Woven in dark brown wool. Two pieces sewn together in middle. Decorative sections on both panels - horiztonal bands of purple, rose, and green; three bands of zoomorphic motifs in one decorative section and one band of zoomorphic motifs on other section. These zoomorphic bands are done in double weave with white, purple, orange, red, green, and rose wool. Panel edges are finished with overlaid weave in orange.

Length 112.4 cm
Width 79.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Gale Hoskins, 1979

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