Wist’alla (Bag)
Maker
Unknown, Aymara
DateLate 20th Century, c.1975
MediumYarn, handspun sheep wool and synthetic trade yarn Brown field color was dyed with rock lichen
Dimensions8 3/4” H (without strap) x 7” W
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Lynne Woehrle ’87 and Holger Foersterling
Object numberNLA2010.04.WOE
DescriptionWist’alla bag hand woven with central band with serrated zigzag designs. Brown field was dyed with rock lichen. Edges have complicated tubing. Shoulder strap is hand woven.
ClassificationsTextiles
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