Ahuayo, Calamarca, Dept La Paz, C.1850, Aymara

Ahuayo, Calamarca, Dept La Paz, C.1850, Aymara. Woman's heirloom ritual mantle with rare "split" pampa design and typical local symbols of the Sun, Oxen And Birds. Preponderant Use Of White Is An Iden

Ahuayo Ingavi Province, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia, 19th C. Aymara, Camelid. Ritual mantle of a woman from the ancient Lupaka tribe with the identifying characteristics of paired black and white stripin

Mid/Late 19th C. T'alla Mama/Chieftain's Wife Ceremonial Mantle; Calamarca, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia. Natural dyes; alpaca. During certain ceremonies the T'alla (chief woman or chief wizard) of the Ca

Ponchito, Aroma Aymara Culture, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia, Late 18-19th c. Camelid fiber and natural dyes; striped bands depicting symbols. Used in dance ceremonies. Size: 34'' x 41'' (86 x 104 cm).

Iscayo Pacajes (woman’s shawl mantle) Pacajes region, dept. of La Paz. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 52'' x 44'' (132 x 112 cm).

Awayo Aroma (woman’s shawl mantle) Province of Aroma, dept. of La Paz. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 36'' x 40'' (91 x 102 cm).

Awayo Pacajes (woman’s shawl mantle) Pacajes region, dept. of La Paz. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 36'' x 38'' (91 x 97 cm).

Aymara Awayo Woman's Shawl Mantle, Sica Sica Region, Dept. of La Paz, Late 19th C. Natural dyes, alpaca. A typical woman’s ceremonial mantle from the late 19th century made near the ancient tow

Textile Heirloom Child's Cap, Chullo Dept of La Paz, 19th C. Worn during infant display at festivals and Christening. Top quality heirloom cap from Calamarca with locally important creatures like the

Antique Style Ahuayo, La Paz, 20th C. Ancient style power garment,which were outlawed in the 1700s. Excellent quality of alpaca fiber spin and weave. Size: 3'10'' x 3'7'' (117 x 109 cm).

Iscayo CeremonialWoman's Mantle, Pacajes, Dept. of La Paz, 19th C. Alpaca warp and weft, natural dyes. Size: 48'' x 42'' (122 x 107 cm). The lscayo was worn by the chiefs wife, T'alla, for special fes

Incuna Ceremonial Ground Cloth, Pacajes, Dept. of La Paz, 19th C. Alpaca warp and weft, natural dyes. Size: 21'' x 20'' (53 x 51 cm). The Pacajes region is renowned for its high quality alpaca herds a

Capacho, Striped Indigo Bag, Dept. of La Paz or Cochabamba, 19th C. Possibly a Kallawaya medicine bag. From the collection of Joseph Rishel and Anne d'Harnoncourt. Size: 32'' x 18.5'' (81 x 47 cm) wit

Ccahua Poncito, Pacajes, Calamarka, Dept. of La Paz, 19th C. Man's ceremonial tunic. Alpaca warp and weft, natural dyes. Size: 46'' x 42'' (117 x 107 cm). Calamarka was one of the famed alpaca produci

Iscayo, Dept of La Paz, Late 19th C. Very good condition. Some repair. Size: 49'' x 40'' (124 x 102 cm).

Man's Ceremonial Poncho, Caquiaviri, Dept. of La Paz, 18th C. Alpaca warp and weft, natural dyes. Size: 61'' x 59'' (155 x 150 cm). This textile features a rare chimi, bi-chrome, dark and light purple

Ponchito, Amarette, Dept. of La Paz, 19th- Early 20th C. Side join creating a tunic from a ponchito is a 20th century addition. Size: 24'' x 39'' (61 x 99 cm).

Textile Heirloom Child's Cap, Chullo Dept of La Paz, 19th C. Worn during infant display at festivals and Christening. Size: 11'' x 9'' (28 x 23 cm).

Ahuayo/Shawl, Calamarca, Aymara Culture, Bolivia, C.19th C. Wide bands of patterned weave with zoomorphic designs with natural dyes. This is a particularly rare weaving. Size: 33'' x 37'' (84 x 94 cm)

Incuña or Tari Women’s Ceremonial Head or Ground Cloth, Pacajes Region. Dept of La Paz,19th C. Alpaca warp and weft. Natural dyes. The Pacajes region is renowned for its high-quality alpaca

Ahuayo, Dept. Potosi, C. 1850 Aymara. Woman's heirloom mantle used during annual festivals and most likely employed in the weddings of descendants. Pointed latch hook design and bicolor "Chimi" field

Mantita La Paz (woman’s shawl mantle) Department of La Paz. Early 20th century. Natural and aniline dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 33'' x 22'' (84 x 56 cm).

Mantita La Paz (woman’s shawl mantle) Department of La Paz. Circa 1900. Natural and aniline dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian cult. Size: 39'' x 27'' (99 x 69 cm).

Early/Mid 19th C. Man's Ceremonial Poncho, Aymara People, Pacajes, Department of La Paz, Bolivia. The 19th Century Pacajes Aymara were master spinners, weavers and dyers of alpaca wool. Since they con