Qulq’i wulsa (Coin Bag)
Maker
Unknown, Aymara
DateEarly to Late 20th Century
MediumHandspun sheep wool
Dimensions8 1/2” W arm to arm x 8” H head to tail without legs
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Whitney Scott ‘08
Object numberNLA2010.21.SCO
DescriptionQulq’i wulsa, knitted coin bag in the shape of a llama with red ear and tail tassels. The central design band contains animal (feline?) images. The upper and lower bands have geometric shapes resembling a squared letter A.
ClassificationsPersonal Accessories
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