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Heddle and unfinished weaving

Object Details

Collection History
Donated to NMAI by Alejandro Flores Huatta (Quechua) during a consultation visit to NMAI in 1991.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Quechua (attributed)
Previous owner
Alejandro Flores Huatta, Quechua
Donor
Alejandro Flores Huatta, Quechua
Date created
1980-1990
Object Name
Heddle and unfinished weaving
Media/Materials
Wood, cotton twine/string, wool yarn
Techniques
Carved, perforated, wrapped, woven
Dimensions
33 x 14.5 x 4 cm
Object Type
Weaving tools/equipment
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