Yapisa (Sash)

Maker Unknown, Quechua

DateEarly 20th Century

MediumHandspun sheep and llama wool

Dimensions48” long (excluding end ties) x 1 3/4” wide

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNLA2010.24.LMA

DescriptionYapisa sash or belt traditionally used by Tinku warriors. Sash design consists of repeated squares in four different colors flanked on the sides by q’ili (a medicinal leaf) chevron designs that are thought to be protective.

ClassificationsPersonal Accessories

Collections

Longyear Museum of Anthropology Collections

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