Aymara Awayo Woman's Shawl Mantle, Sica Sica Region, Dept. of La Paz, Late 19th C.

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

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).

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 Woman's Shawl Mantle, Arequipa Region, Late 19th C. Natural dyes. This woman’s mantle comes from the western Aymara tribes. Very few of this type of textile has been saved and this is a c

Huaylas Peru (woman’s shawl mantle) Acora region, dept. of Puno, Peru. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 34'' x 34'' (86 x 86 cm).

Huaylas Acora (woman’s shawl mantle) Acora region, dept. of Puno, Peru. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 36'' x 39'' (91 x 99 cm).

Awayo Oruro (woman’s shawl mantle) Department of La Oruro. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 43'' x 41'' (109 x 104 cm).

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

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

Ceremonial Woman's Mantle, Bolivia, Late 18th - Early 19th C. Crafted by the Pakasa Aymara people from Achiri, Department of La Paz, Bolivia, this Ahuayu, or ceremonial women’s mantle, stands as a t

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

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).

Aymara Woman's Mantle Awayo Textile, South America, Late 18th/Early 19th C. From the Collection of David Kenny, Portsmouth, NH, and the late Kitty Higgins. Size: 38.5'' x 47'' (98 x 119 cm).

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

Mid 19th C. Woman's Ceremonial Alpaca Mantle/Ahuayo, Aymara People, Sica-Sica, Bolivia. The Sica Sica Aymara women were exceptional weavers. This fine ceremonial woman's mantle, ahuayo, demonstrates t

Iscayo Woman's Shawl Mantle, Pacajes Region, Mid-19th C. Natural dyes, alpaca. Classic woman’s mantle used by the Tallamama during her service in office. Very well balanced and executed, this t

Mantita Woman's Shawl Mantle, Juli, Dept. of Puno, 19th C. Natural dyes, alpaca. A woman’s head covering called a mantita which were often converted to men’s little ponchos (ponchitos) f

Tari Blue Peru (ceremonial ground cloth / shaman’s cloth) Lake region, dept of Puno, Peru. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 29'' x 32'' (74 x 81 cm).

Tari Peru (ceremonial ground cloth / shaman’s cloth) Lake region, dept of Puno, Peru. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 33'' x 31'' (84 x 79 cm).

Tari Acora Peru (ceremonial ground cloth / shaman’s cloth) Lake region, dept of Puno, Peru. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 28'' x 31'' (71 x 79 cm).

Tari Peru (ceremonial ground cloth / shaman’s cloth)Lake Titicaca region, dept of Puno, Peru. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 30'' x 32'' (76 x 81 cm).

Iscayo - Ceremonial Woman's Mantle, Early 19th C., Pacajes, Department of La Paz. Alpaca warp and weft. Natural Dyes 48" x 42". This mantle was featured in the exhibition on Highland weaving tradition

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