Ch’ullu (Hat)

Maker Unknown, Quechua

MediumLlama and sheep wool

Dimensions10” W at widest point x 16 1/2” L w/out ties or tufts

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNLA2010.36.LMA

DescriptionCh’ullu (chullo) cap with earflaps. Orange and green pompom on top. Four bands of animal designs including birds, llamas, and a horseman among others. All animals are outlined in a different color thread from the rest of the design. Multicolored pompoms on end of earflap, connecting to green cord that splits into two at red pompom, and ends in multicolored blue and yellow pompoms.

ClassificationsPersonal Accessories

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