A Beautiful Old AYMARA INDIAN Ritual Textile Large Ceremonial Wool Cloth TM11097

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A Beautiful Old AYMARA INDIAN Ritual Textile Large Ceremonial Wool Cloth TM11097:
$149.00

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A LARGE CEREMONIAL AYMARA INDIAN CLOTH
FROM BOLIVIA

Inventory Number: TM11097
Origin: Greater Humanata (also Umanata) Pueblo, Provincia Camacho, east side of Lake Titikka, Department of La Paz, Plurinational States of Bolivia.
Basic Description: An authentic indigenous Native American, hand-woven warp-faced ceremonial cloth.
Native Name: Q’ipi inkuña (also inkhuña).
Language Group: Aymara, formerly Uruqilla/Pukina.
Approximate Age: Mid-20th century.
Materials: The warp (visible portion) consists of handspun natural white and dyed sheep wool. The weft (hidden yarns) is of rare, handspun dyed camelid wool.
Approximate Size: 36 inches by 30 1/2 inches.
Colors: The colors are not quite as \"new\" as the photos might suggest.
Condition: Excellent, guarded condition. This is an old textile from circa 1950-1960\'s, that looks nearly new. It is possible the inkuña was never used. There are no holes, stains, worn spots or repairs. The colors are vivid and bright. The piece is in unbelievably pristine condition and displays absolutely beautifully. Please refer to the photos.

Remarks: This lot consists of a beautiful and large example of an Aymara Indian q\'ipi inkuña used to carry smaller bundles to ceremonial events. The dissimilar field colors include dark, rust orange, dark forest green and burgundy wine. consists of three shades of variegated gray yarns, some of which are ch\'imi, or ch\'ijjlli (dark and light mixed). There is fine, flat, complicated edge tubing in three colors around the periphery. The textile is finely and well-woven with 44 warps per inch and 13 wefts per inch. ICB investigators were the first to professionally report the existence of q’ipi inkuña.

The center band in \"pebble design\" work incorporates riders on horseback that pertain to a ceremony once performed in the provinces of Camacho and Omasuyos east of Lake Titikaka that involved community leaders parading on horseback during Easter and “kawall urupa,” or \"Day of the Horse,\" also known as “Día de Tata Santiago” in honor of Santiago Matamoros (Saint James the Moor-slayer). The socio-religious ceremonials are today performed as community horseback races in the plazas of certain Indian pueblos. Horses once played an important role in Andean Indian culture but for the past 60 years or so, their use in ceremony and ritual has been mostly limited to the Eastern side of Lake Titikaka where this textile comes from. This is a beautiful old Andean textile in superb condition that would be very difficult to replace.

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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.

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