Waka (Sash)

Maker Unknown, Aymara

Maker Unknown, Kallawaya?

DateEarly 20th C, c. 1930s?

MediumWool, yarn

DimensionsBelt 33 1/2”; with ties 63 1/2” L x 3 5/8” W

Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Carol Ann Lorenz and Christopher T. Vecsey

Object numberNLA2009.02.LOR

DescriptionWaka belt or sash in burgundy, red, white, and blue with various woven designs including birds with outstretched wings, horses, bovines, a fish, a canine, felines, and concentric rayed diamonds that represent the sun (Inti). Nine braided lengths are joined together by a red-brown braided tie recently added at one end, while an original woven tie with diamond shapes is attached to the other end.

ClassificationsPersonal Accessories

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