Aymara Llic’lla Woman's Shawl Mantle, 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 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

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).

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).

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).

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).

Exceptional Aymara Woman's Heirloom Mantle, 19th C. Possibly earlier. Full of conceptual symbols in the weaving of the pattern bands as every figure and its stance or embellishment had a meaning. Size

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

Aymara Woman's Cermonial Mantle Iscayo, Bolivia, 19th C. Badge of office mantle of the Tallamama, headwoman of ceremony, a pan Aymara social tradition with regional composition variations in color and

Aymara Iscayo Women's Ceremonial Mantle, Mid 19th C. Wide bands of cochineal red alternate with wide bands of indigo blue on a natural alpaca chocolate color ground. Size: 35.75'' x 40'', 91 x 102 cm.

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

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).

Ahuayu Ceremonial Women’s Mantle, 19th C. Achiri. Pacasa Aymara. Department of La Paz. Alpaca warp and weft. Natural dyes. The Pacajes region is renowned for its exceptional alpaca fleece, fine spin

Iscayo Woman's Ceremonial Mantle, Early-Mid 19th C. Alpaca. Province of Pacajes, Department of La Paz. The most prized and identifiable of all the Aymara ceremonial textiles, the iscayo was worn by th

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

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

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

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).

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/Shawl, Lake Titikaka, Aymara Culture, Bolivia, middle 19 c., silkiest camelid fiber, woman's shoulder cloth with striking black background and of narrow stripes, symbolizing pre-Hispanic motifs

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

Ahuayu Woman’s Ceremonial Mantle, Mid 19th C. Alpaca warp and weft. Sicasica Department of La Paz. Ahuayus of this type were important weavings that were passed through family lineages and used duri

Ahuayu Woman's Ceremonial Mantle, Mid-19th C. Alpaca. Ahuayas of this type were important weavings that were passed down through family lineages and used for important rituals. This one features image