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Dance Sling3486/39

A dance sling (wichi wichi) consisting of a main braid with tassels at one end and five secondary braids with tassels that are attached to the main braid; all are solid braids. The pattern of diamonds on the solid braid is called “amapolas”, which is the name for a poppy that grows on the banks of rivers. The larger braid terminates at a small vestigial cradle, and a small solid braid with chevrons extends from the other side of the cradle.

Culture
Quechua
Material
camelid wool fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Cuzco, Peru ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dance Sling3486/36

A dance sling (wichi wichi) consisting of a main braid and two secondary braids with tassels; all are solid braids. The pattern of black and white diagonal lines on the main cord occasionally reverses direction. A solid braid with a four-colour pattern is added to one end. The secondary braids have different patterns, one of which is called “amapolas”, which is the name of a poppy that grows on the banks of rivers (white, grey and brown).

Culture
Quechua
Material
camelid wool fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Cuzco, Peru ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coca Bag3486/50

Small coca leaf bag (chuspa) with braided commercial tape sewn to seams and edges. Three panels of diamond designs are on each face. Some decorative stitching is added near each corner.

Culture
Quechua
Material
wool fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Cuzco, Peru ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3486/30

A knitted cap (chullu) made of a mixture of yarns, mostly commercially spun and dyed synthetics. Narrow tail and scalloped edging.

Culture
Quechua
Material
synthetic fibre, wool fibre and dye
Made in
Accha Alta, Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3486/27

A knitted cap (chullu) made primarily of commercially dyed, synthetic yarns. Figures include doves, hummingbirds, foxes, S-shapes, diamonds, zigzags and concentric squares, with a long chupan (tail).

Culture
Quechua
Material
synthetic fibre, wool fibre and dye
Made in
Chinchero, Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3486/32

Crocheted cap with added brim and embroidered front panel; cap also has ear flaps and an extended tassel on top. Camelid, sheep’s wool, and synthetic yarns.

Culture
Quechua
Material
camelid wool fibre, sheep wool fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Tarabuco, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Band3486/104

Band (watana) with multicoloured over darned areas and round white and silver beads and tubular beads sewn to the surface. The band is sewn together into a circle and has three large tassels.

Culture
Quechua
Material
wool fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Quispicanchis, Cuzco, Peru ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shawl3486/140

Women's shoulder shawl (lliklla) composed of two 4-selvedge cloths that are sewn together on a long edge. Each panel has two wide patterned bands; the dominant patterns are variations of diamonds and flowers. Plain narow bands flank the patterns. The outer edges have a subtle chevron pattern.

Culture
Quechua
Material
wool fibre, camelid wool fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Quispicanchis, Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Belt3486/119

Belt (chumpi) with 3 bands of paired isosceles triangles in navy/yellow and red/green; warps at both ends finished in braids that are fastened together by a plied tie.

Culture
Quechua
Material
synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Otuzco, La Libertad, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Belt3486/116

Wide belt (chumpi) that displays figurative images along its length, including a locomotive with 3 train cars, 2 ships, a lion and some geometric patterns.

Culture
Quechua
Material
synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Huancayo, Junin, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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