Ceremonial Tari Cloth
SKU: 1034
From a private North Carolina collection -- Ceremonial Tari / Shaman's Cloth:
A stunning late 19th century ceremonial 'Tari' cloth (ceremonial ground shaman's cloth) from the Pacajes region of Bolivia, Department of La Paz - circa 1880. Woven using only the finest hand spun alpaca wool fibers. The dyes are all natural with a fully saturated field of cochineal framed by indigo borders. Tightly woven with good luster and a soft, floppy handle.
Professionally backed, stretched and mounted on a fine linen cloth.
Dimensions: overall dimensions are 40 inches horizontal x 41 inches vertical.
$8,500.00