Overskirt

80-3-1

From: Bolivia | Department of Potosi

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Aksu
Object Number 80-3-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Aymara
Provenience Bolivia | Department of Potosi
Culture Area Andean
Date Made 1900-1980
Section American
Description

Woman's overskirt woven in the Camargo style. Warpfaced plain weave with bands of comlementary warp weave and woven border. Black background broken by two bands of geometric motifs of cream, red and purple.

Length 105.5 cm
Width 115.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Eyes Gallery, Philadelphia, 1980

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