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ahuayo
Object Type
ahuayo
Museum number
Am1982,20.98
Description
Black woollen shawl (ahuayo), used for mourning (?).
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Aymara
Production place
Made in:
Altinas
Made in:
Juli
(near)
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
Ms Penny Bateman
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Juli
Found/Acquired:
Titicaca, Lake
Materials
wool
Technique
woven
Dimensions
Length:
95 centimetres
Width:
81 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Acquisition date
1982
Department
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number
Am1982,20.98