Watu Strap
Maker
Unknown, Quechua
DateLate 20th C.
MediumYarn
Dimensions29 1/2” with fringe
Credit LineGift of Gary Urton
Object numberNLA2010.44.URT
DescriptionWatu (little strap) made as a girl’s first weaving. Pink and yellow wave pattern with blue border. Diagonal and horizontal stripes and fringe at one end.
ClassificationsTextiles
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Unknown, Quechua