Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag

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Culture/People
Quechua
Previous owner
Dr. Genevieve Shaw (Genevieve Rosellen McDonnell/Mrs. Richard Shaw), Non-Indian, 1932-2007
Virginia Blair Stewart (Ginger Stewart), Non-Indian, 1918-2013
Donor
Virginia Blair Stewart (Ginger Stewart), Non-Indian, 1918-2013
Object Name
Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag
Media/Materials
Wool yarn
Techniques
Woven, tasseled
Dimensions
86 x 34 cm
Object Type
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place
Cusco (Cuzco); Cusco (Cuzco) Province; Cusco (Cuzco) Region; Peru
Date created
1945-1950
Collection History
Purchased by Genevieve Shaw (Genevieve Rosellen McDonnell, 1932-2007) from the artist in 1950 during a trip to Peru to assist with the establishment of teacher colleges; given to her friend Virginia Blair "Ginger" Stewart (1918-2013) at an unknown date; donated to NMAI by Virginia Blair Stewart in 2005.
Catalog Number
26/5217
Barcode
265217.000
See related items
Quechua
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
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