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Coca bag

Object Details

Collection History
Collected between 1966 and 1971 by Charles D. Kleymeyer (a sociologist working with the Inter-American Foundation on grassroots development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean); donated to NMAI by Charles Kleymeyer in 2008.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Quechua (attributed)
Donor
Dr. Charles D. Kleymeyer (Chuck Kleymeyer), Non-Indian
Previous owner
Dr. Charles D. Kleymeyer (Chuck Kleymeyer), Non-Indian
Collector
Dr. Charles D. Kleymeyer (Chuck Kleymeyer), Non-Indian
Date created
1965-1970
Object Name
Coca bag
Media/Materials
Wool yarn, dye/dyes, thread
Techniques
Dyed, woven, tasseled, tied, sewn
Dimensions
52.5 x 13.5 cm
Object Type
Ceremonial/Ritual items
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