Waka Waka
A word derived from “vaca” twice and the most essential element of the dance, Waka Waka. Picture a dozen of these parading down a hilly street. It took years to convince the proprietor of the Waka rental store to sell these to us. About 20 years old. Cow hide stretched over wood frame.
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Achachi Mask
$145.00Making fun of the Spaniards was allowed during Carnival without any repercussions to the indigenous populace. A Spaniard is depicted as a drunk with a wart on top of his very large nose with the infamous measle spots covering the entire head. Our recycled tin masks are usually painted in garish colors, but ever since that visit to the taller we have loved the plain unpainted versions.
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Frazada 2317
$340.00Woven like an aksu, a wearing blanket, its unusual in that it’s wider than long. La Paz Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 30-40 years old. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 53″x 68″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
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Jacket Costume 1
$560.00Rare piece. Part of “Morenada” or “Diablada” dance-parades. Jackets are styled like a matador vest. This costume is about 60 years old. Embroidered with cut and shaped glass pattern that repeats on front. (Some of the glass pieces may be missing). Dimensions 25″ x 16″.
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Frazada 2314
$340.00Nice throw, bedcover, or a picnic blanket. Oruro Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 40 years old or older. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 69″x59″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
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Frazada 2315
$380.00Nice throw, bedcover, or a picnic blanket. Masterly woven and dyed. The precision in planning and execution of this weaving, a result of an accomplished weaver with years of experience. La Paz Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 40 years old or older. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 67″x56″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
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Frazada 2318
$450.00Woven to be a rug of very complicated double weaving. Please use a pad underneath for the longevity of the rug. Cochabamba Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 30 years old. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 58″x 53″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
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