Carpet with polychrome zoomorphic motifs

Quechua Peoples (huarmis sachamanta) of Argentina20th century (first half)

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

Carpet made of two wool cloths woven and sewn together lengthwise, decorated with polychrome zoomorphic motifs (cervids?) alternated with floral compositions. The decoration, especially for the presence of cut flowers in pot, clearly has a european matrix.

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Title: Carpet with polychrome zoomorphic motifs
Creator: Quechua Peoples (huarmis sachamanta) of Argentina
Date Created: 20th century (first half)
Location Created: Argentina, Santiago del Estero
Physical Dimensions: l 201 cm
Type: Fabric
Rights: Andreina Rocca Bassetti Coll. - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1658
Medium: Wool treated with natural and aniline dyes, woven weft-faced
Collocazione: Currently not on view

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