Child’s Imill Awayo
Maker
Unknown, Aymara
DateMid-20th century
MediumHandspun natural and dyed sheep wool
Dimensions32 3/4” L x 32” W
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in honor of Amy Groleau
Object numberNLA2009.18.SOAN
DescriptionImill awayo (awayu), child’s shoulder cloth made for a little girl. Narrow dark fields and various bands in shades of rust and red. There are twelve stripes or bands with geometric designs on either side of teal green center stripe. Asymmetrical outer borders with dark blue and black on one side and shades of gray and black on the other.
ClassificationsTextiles
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