Chumpi Sash

Maker Unknown, Kallawaya

DateLate 20 C.

MediumHandspun sheep wool and synthetic trade yarn

Dimensions43 1/2” L w/out ties (89” L w/ties) x 3 1/2” W

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNLA2009.21.LMA

DescriptionChumpi, hand woven, warp-faced belt or sash. Designs representing the Sun God (Inti), birds, and horses along with geometric forms to ward off malevolent energies. Has two end ties, hand woven at one end and braided at the other. Central warp colors are deep red, light red-orange, and green with white designs; opposite color scheme on the reverse. Outer border has alternating blocks of pink and blue.

ClassificationsPersonal Accessories

Collections

Longyear Museum of Anthropology Collections

Exhibitions

Makers and Materials of the Americas

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