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LF340
An absolutely stunning and important Aymara Indian awayu from Qorque, Oruro, Bolivia. This fabulous textile has unique bold designs including cows and horses. The beautiful field is all-llama wool. Mid-20th century. 40" X 38" $750 SOLD
LF323
A special and unique Pacajes Aymara wallaqa pouch. This antique example is woven of natural-dyed alpaca in unusual "ticked" spots. Pre-1880. 16" X 14 3/4" $450
LF317
A magnificent strapless ceremonial wallq'ipu coca pouch. This large example is very finely woven and beautifully decorated with cochineal field bands. An exceptional textile of pre-1880 age. 11 1/4" X 9 1/2" $850 SOLD
LF320
A beautiful and special Carankas Aymara wallq'ipi coca pouch. This ceremonial pouch has long alpaca wool fringe and coins added during its history. Early-20th century. 5 3/4" X 5" $300
LF319
A super little Oruro Aymara wallq'ipu ceremonial coca pouch. This is a wonderful example in natural-dyed alpaca and with thick fringe and attractive tassels. Late-19th century. A few tiny worn spots. 4 5/8" X 3 5/8" $325
LF318
A magnificent antique Aymara wishtalla coca leaf pouch from near Curahuara de Carangas, Oruro. This exquisite pouch is very finely woven with a field of wild vicuña wool. Near mint condition. 8 1/2" X 7" SEE EBAY SALES.
LF321
A fine pair of vintage Aymara Indian alfurja leader's bags from Ancoraimes, La Paz, Bolivia. This attractive set is joined with original rawhide straps. Early-20th century. Each measures 14 1/2" X 12" $250
LF316
A superb Lleque Quechua/Aymara ceremonial ch'uspa coca leaf pouch. This impressive example has thick male/female tassels. Vintage glass trade beads were actually woven in the eyes of the animal designs. Near mint condition. Mid-20th century. 11" X 8" SEE EBAY SALES.
LF322
A great pair of Camacho Aymara alfurja leader's bags. These very finely woven examples have beautiful design work with a dark rust red field. Early-20th century. A little minor rim damage. 16 1/2" X 12 1/4" $400
LF356
A beautiful Pacajes Aymara leader's chalina scarf of pre-1880 age. This fine example has a couple of tiny worn holes and a small spot with minor repair to the edge. 71" X 13 3/8" Detail illustrated. $350
LF357
An incredibly gorgeous Pacajes leader's chalina scarf dating to the late 19th century. This superb textile is in mint condition. 84" X 10" Detail illustrated. $600
LF358
A beautiful Achiri Aymara sash dating to the turn of the 19th century. This classic textile is in near mint condition. 39" X 5 3/4" $350
LF382
A magnificent pair of Aymara kawall alfurja horse saddlebags from the Bolivian highlands. This impressive set dates to the late-19th century and is in superb condition. Each bag measures 13 1/2" X 13" $2500 SOLD.
LF383
A nice pair of Oruro Aymara kawall alfurja horse saddlebags in worn condition. The set dates to the 19th century and was probably produced at an altiplano hacienda. Each bag measures 15" X 13" $250
LF385
A fabulous La Paz hacienda awayu (also called ceremonial awayo) of 19th century age. This is a very finely woven textile of homespun Merino sheep wool. 33" X 23" $2750
LF386
A fine Aymara Indian ceremonial awayu. This is a 19th century textile from the Ingavi/Aroma region. Professional restoration in the center region. 37" X 35" $400
LF389
A truly magnificent beaded Aymara Indian lluchu Andean cap from the province of Inquisibi, Bolivia. This exceptional handspun wool cap includes glass trade beads individually knitted into the textile. Mid-20th century. SOLD
LF362
A fine Yura Quechua axsu from the mid-20th century. This one with a water tight, natural brown cotton field and beautiful design work. 45" X 31" Detail illustrated. $250
LF409
A gorgeous Ingavi Aymara jilakat inkuña leader's ceremonial ground cloth. This exceptional alpaca wool textile with indigo blue bands dates early to mid-19th century. Minor restoration. 34 1/2" X 31 1/2" $1200
N225
An exceptionally beautiful Qillacas Aymara awayu. This fine textile has a beautiful black llama wool field with fine design work in shades of rust. Dates to the turn of the 19th century. 45" X 41" $700
LF408
A trememdous Calcha Quechua phullu punchu ceremonial man's poncho of mid-20th century age. This textile has a distinguished colorful field and impressive design bands. Minor fringe loss. 53" X 50" $650
LF403
A beautiful Oruro Aymara llama wool ikiña blanket. The variegated brown and black and white bands with simple wavy designs are delightful. Dates to the mid-20th century. 61" X 50" $300
LF406
A complete Calcha Quechua axsu dress. This wonderful textile includes both halves of the axsu. It is extremely finely woven in near mint condition. Dates to the mid-20th century. 52 1/2" X 46 1/2" Detail illustrated. $750
LF405
An exemplary Toropalca Quechua man's poncho of early-20th century age. This beautiful textile has a variegated blackish field with burgundy brown bands. Minor fringe loss. 51" X 51" $850
LF410
An Aymara wayrur punchu leader's poncho from Provincia Inquisivi with beautiful black stripes on a red field. This is an extremely large example in near mint condition. Dates to the mid-20th century. 72" X 63" $500
LF407
A magnificent Villa Rivero Quechua tapestry from Cochabamba, Bolivia. This early to mid-20th century piece is beautifully woven with the design of a woman dancing amid sacred coca leaves. Some of the stems are actually embroidered. There is artistic crochet work around the periphery. 68" X 49" See eBay sales.
LF402
A spectacular Uzbek Nomad tent band from Afghanistan. This beautifully woven band is adorned with thick twisted fringe and beaded tassels. Dates to the early-20th century. There is minor fringe loss. 220" long. $650 [See detail below.]
LF404
An elegant and superb Aymara leader's poncho from the high valley province of Muñecas east of Lake Titikaka. This beautiful textile is exemplary and dates to the mid-20th century. Minor fringe loss. 55" X 53" $750
LF402 Detail
LF521
A beautiful and rare Tepehuan Indian blanket from Chihuahua/Durango, Mexico dating to the mid-20th century. This is a softly woven blanket of long staple sheep wool in superb condition. 80" X 49" SOLD
