Quka Tari (Ritual Cloth)
Maker
Unknown, Aymara
DateMid to Late 20th Century
MediumHandspun alpaca and sheep wool
Dimensions14 3/4” H without tassels x 15 1/2” W
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object numberNLA2010.17.LMA
DescriptionQuka tari, coca leaf serving cloth with a brown alpaca wool field and brightly colored sheep wool stripes. Crocheted border, yarn tassels in the corners.
ClassificationsTextiles
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