Woman's Mantle

Aymara

late 18th century

Not on view

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Title: Woman's Mantle
Date: late 18th century
Geography: Peru
Culture: Aymara
Medium: Camelid hair
Dimensions: H. 47 x. W. 45 in. (119.4 x 114.3 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Gift of John B. Elliott through the Mercer Trust, 2000
Object Number: 2000.160.30
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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