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Ch’ullu (Hat)

Maker Unknown, Quechua

MediumLlama and sheep wool

Dimensions10” W at widest point x 15 1/2” L w/out ties or tufts

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNLA2010.34.LMA

DescriptionCh’ullu (chullo) cap with earflaps, knit of soft wool yarn. Blue pompom on top, with blue and black ties with purple pompom attached to earflap. Plain yellow bands alternating with multicolored bands overlaid with orange pecking birds at the top, white spiral designs in the middle, and multicolored geometric designs at the bottom.

ClassificationsPersonal Accessories

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