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Antique Woman’s Shoulder Cloth (Mantita) or Head Covering (Phullo), Bolivia

$2,800
£2,126.11
€2,431.36
CA$3,912.01
A$4,351
CHF 2,271.96
MX$52,947.10
NOK 29,016.39
SEK 27,212.25
DKK 18,146.18
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About the Item

Antique Woman’s Shoulder Cloth (Mantita) or Head Covering (Phullo), Bolivia This finely woven minimalist mantle or head covering is composed of two panels with a cochineal-dyed monochromatic field. The Aymara were master dyers, producing here a luminous warp-faced purple field beautifully accented by the underlying red cochineal weft threads.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870~1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JR#08-011stDibs: LU1778244448192

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