Incuna Ceremonial Cloth, Department of La Paz, Bolivia, C. Mid 19th C.

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

Ceremonial Poncho Department of La Paz, Bolivia, 19th C. Warp faced alpaca. Elaborately striped in natural dye colors while maintaining an overall bilateral symmetry, this two-loom panel wedding ponch

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

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

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 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

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

Serving Cloth For Ritual. Omasuyos, Department of La Paz, 18th-19th C. Antique alpaca tari. Rare white ground color and fringe. Size: 23'' x 25'' (58 x 64 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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

fine Frames, 13 x 15 in., L'amitie and a La. Reconnaissance, mid-19th century

Ponchito Oruro (man’s outer garment) Department of La Oruro. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 40'' x 35'' (102 x 89 cm).

Incuna, Aymara Culture, Omasuyos tribe, 19th century, North side Lake Titicaca. Ceremonial single loom panel cloth for sacred mesa or serving coca and drink.Provenance: ex Jean Lions Collection, Genev

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).

Belt, mid-19th century, weft in red fabric entirely embroidered with silver threads, brass garlands, pearls, golden buckles, all with floral subject and naturalistic openwork patterns. The presence of

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).

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

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