Chumpi Sash

Maker Unknown, Quechua

MediumSynthetic trade yarn

Dimensions43” x 1 1/2” (excluding end ties)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Lizzie O’Rourke ‘03

Object numberNLA2009.20.ORO

DescriptionChumpi, warp-faced belt or sash. Decorated with various geometric, bird and horse designs, including large condors. One end tie is twisted yarn; the other end tie is hand woven. Blue and white central field with pink, green, yellow and red in the borders.

ClassificationsPersonal Accessories

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Longyear Museum of Anthropology Collections

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