Waka or Chumpi (Sash)

Maker Unknown, Aymara

Maker Unknown, Quechua

Date20th C, c. 1960-70

MediumLamb’s wool

Dimensions56” L x 4” W (without end ties)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Alicia Simmons

Object numberNLA2009.08.ASIM

DescriptionWaka or chumpi belt or sash in browns and natural white with images of opposing condors with a rayed sun (Inti) design between their wings. Other images included other birds, a squirrel (?) with a profile or frontal head, as well as mythical animals with multiple heads.

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