Ahuayo Ingavi Province, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia, 19th C. Aymara, Camelid

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).

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).

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, Bolivia, C. Early 19th C.Alpaca. A woman's heirloom mantle for festivals and rituals. The design bands are full of archaic symbols and show the small termination area typical t

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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).

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).

Bolivar Aksu (woman’s overskirt) Bolivar región, province of Arque, dept. of Cochabamba. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 52'' x 48'' (132 x 122 cm).