Antique Chuspas Coca gathering woven pouch from Bolivia
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This is a very finely woven purse from the Aymara or Quechua indians, Bolivia, South America.This Pouch features a wonderful geometric design which is repeated in a similar fashion on both sides. You can feel how old the textile is when you hold it.This bag measures 6 x 5.25 inches ( the strap handle is about 24 inches around, and the tassels hang down 5 more inches.) A chuspas (which is Quechua for bag) is a pouch that is used to carry coca and cocoa leaves, used primarily in the Andean region of South America. Both textiles and coca are very important to the people in Andean South America.
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fair, well weathered and worn
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Antique Chuspas Coca gathering woven pouch from Bolivia
Estimate $150 - $300
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