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Accession Number 1985.29.17 Title purse Category Personal Gear Object Type purse Creator Mamani, Labilia Laucata Date Made 1974-1984 Place Made South America: Peru, Taquile Culture Native South American Cultural Region Native South American Gender and Age men Materials and Techniques wool; knitted, hand, intarsia; knitted, hand, scallop; tasselled Measurements overall: 19.5 x 6.5 cm Description

Small, pouch style purse with triangular-shaped flap. Knitted in undyed wool with navy, rust, green, and purple yarns in llama and kuti or hook motifs. Three tassels at bottom and one at either side near top of…

Small, pouch style purse with triangular-shaped flap. Knitted in undyed wool with navy, rust, green, and purple yarns in llama and kuti or hook motifs. Three tassels at bottom and one at either side near top of purse. Strings at centre top of flap.

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