Inkuña (Ceremonial Cloth)
Maker
Unknown, Aymara
DateMid to Late 20th Century
MediumHandspun alpaca, llama, and sheep wool
Dimensions23” H x 19 3/4” W without tassels
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object numberNLA2010.14.LMA
DescriptionInkuña ceremonial / ritual cloth hand woven in all-natural camelid yarn with long corner tassels.
ClassificationsTextiles
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