Ch’ullu (Hat)

Maker Unknown, Quechua

MediumLlama and sheep wool

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

Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Carol Ann Lorenz & Christopher T. Vecsey in memory of John M. Longyear

Object numberNLA2010.38.LOR

DescriptionCh’ullu (chullo) cap with earflaps. White pompom on top. Solid red bands alternate with multicolored bands with multiple animal designs. Thin bands with solid color alternating blocks form borders between the red bands and animal design bands. Earflaps end in braided cord in black and red with yellow diamonds. [Confronting animal designs are reminiscent of adobe designs at Huaca El Dragon (Chanchan).]

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