Awayo
Maker
Unknown, Quechua
MediumWool, Other
Dimensions44” L x 48 1/2” W
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Timothy Sullivan ‘89
Object numberNLA2010.02.SUL
DescriptionThree piece manta or awayo (awayu) with Peruvian coat of arms, as well as plants, cattle, a llama, an equestrian, condors, cochas (lakes), snowflakes and many human figures.
ClassificationsTextiles
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Unknown, Aymara
