4 Old ANDES INDIAN Knitted AMULET BAGS NICE COLLECTION South America TM10282

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4 Old ANDES INDIAN Knitted AMULET BAGS NICE COLLECTION South America TM10282:
$75.00

A COLLECTION OF
FOUR OLD ANDEAN INDIAN AMULET POUCHES

Inventory Number: TM10282, TM10314, TM12321, TM12322

Origin: Highland regions, Bolivia, South America.

Basic Description:

This is a nice collection of four authentic indigenous Native American hand-knitted amulet pouches (illa wulsa or q’ulq’i wulsa) in various forms. Each is in very good to excellent condition and comprise a very nice collection. These pouches were mostly carried by women for holding spiritual amulets, money and personal items.

Approximate Age: 20th century, vintage to antique in age. Please refer to the AKATAKSA \"DATING\" TERMS. One pouch is dated \"1924.\" The date should probably read \"1954\" – the \"2\" is in reverse. The material used to knit this pouch was available from the 1940\'s to the 1960\'s.
Materials: Mostly alpaca, Merino sheep and creole sheep wool.
Approximate Size: The largest measures 12 inches by 8 inches. The smallest measures 9 1/2 inches by 6 1/2 inches.

Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT.

One has some minor surface soiling that could be cleaned. Please refer to the photos and the AKATAKSA TEXTILE \"CONDITION\" TERMS.

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AKATAKSA TEXTILE “CONDITION” TERMS:

Terms used to describe the physical condition of textiles can be subjective and vary greatly from one observer to another. What some others call “mint” condition, we call “good”; what others call “excellent” condition, we call “fair.” We present as accurate and truthful descriptions of condition as possible. We make a concerted effort to describe all damage and repairs precisely. Following are explanations of the terms we use.

MINT = Like new. Unused -- as if recently removed from the loom. No wear or patina of any kind. These textiles may have “nubs” or even loose, uncut threads from the weaving process.
EXCELLENT = Usually only lightly used, often guarded or stored for many years. There may be extremely light wear, patina and sheen from use. There may also be nearly undetectable light staining or soiling from use. The colors may have muted ever so slightly due to age or exposure, often improving the beauty of a textile.
VERY GOOD = Usually lightly or only periodically used. The surface may be very lightly but evenly worn. There are no tears or distracting holes. There may be minimal surface discoloration. Vintage textiles may have lightly darkened yarn from use and age (staining and soiling). Overall, the textile will be in outstanding condition and at a displayable distance will appear perfect.
GOOD = Usually moderately to well-used. There may be light to medium staining, isolated or throughout. Some parts of the textile may be worn or have very small holes, occasionally exposing hidden thread yarns. Edges may be lightly frayed. Surface discoloration due to age and exposure is common but often improving the appearance of a textile. There may be minor, light or isolated, dye “run.” Damage will not distract significantly from the textile when displayed.
FAIR = Either well-used or moderately abused. Extensive wear is common as is some “bleeding” or dye “run.” In most 20th century cases, the colors have considerably faded. Sections of fringe or tassels may be missing. Textiles may be in otherwise excellent condition but with a single isolated sector of damage, that greatly reduces its aesthetic appeal. Most vintage tribal textiles on the market are in FAIR TO GOOD condition.
POOR = Showing evidence of extreme usage and damage. These textiles do not display well and are primarily useful as study specimens or examples of sometimes very rare textiles.

AKATAKSA \"DATING\" TERMS:

PREHISTORIC, PRE-COLUMBIAN, ANCIENT = Before about A.D. 1500
18TH CENTURY = A.D. 1700 to 1799.
19th CENTURY = 1800 to 1899.
TURN OF THE 19TH CENTURY = 1890 to 1910.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY = 1900 to 1933.
MID-20TH CENTURY = 1934 to 1966.
LATE-20TH CENTURY = 1967 to 1999.
TURN OF THE 20TH CENTURY = 1995 to 2005.
EARLY 21ST CENTURY = 2000 to Present.
COLONIAL = A.D. 1532 to 1825.
ANTIQUE = Over 50 years old.
VINTAGE = Over 30 years old.
CONTEMPORARY = Made in the last 5 years.
CIRCA = \"Approximately/around/within a few years of.\"

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