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Headband ("wincha")
Bolivian (Charazani Indians)
19th century
Object Place: Bolivia
Medium/Technique
Wool figured weave, glass beads and wool cord
Dimensions
6.5 x 59.5 cm (2 9/16 x 23 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Nancy Sayles Day Foundation
Accession Number1983.25
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWeaving (warp-pattern). Headband ("wincha") with design of repeating columns of diamonds with hooks in orange and purple or orange and green on white. Bordered by green (and a few red) glass bugle beads. Two ties with beads not original. Wool.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.