Awayo
Maker
Unknown, Aymara
MediumWool, Other
Dimensions48” L x 42” W
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in honor of Amy Groleau
Object numberNLA2010.01.SOAN
DescriptionAwayo (awayu) with elements of Pre-Columbian weaving techniques. Has small animals and mountains woven in pebble weave bands.
ClassificationsTextiles
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Unknown, Quechua
