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Accession Number 1985.29.14 Title carrying cloth Category Personal Gear Object Type cloth, carrying Creator Mamani, Labilia Laucata Date Made ca. 1980 Place Made South America: Peru, Taquile Culture Native South American Cultural Region Native South American Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques wool; wool, alpaca; striped, warp; handspun; handwoven, plain Measurements overall: 43.5 x 41.5 cm Description

Light brown and dark brown wide stripes separated by three sections of vertical stripes in red, white, orange, teal blue and dark brown narrow stripes comprise the design of the carrying cloth. Tassels at each corner.…

Light brown and dark brown wide stripes separated by three sections of vertical stripes in red, white, orange, teal blue and dark brown narrow stripes comprise the design of the carrying cloth. Tassels at each corner. Used by maker's husband, Alejandro.

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