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Coca Bag (Peru)

This is a Coca bag. It is dated possibly 1200–1500 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is wool and its technique is warp-faced plain weave patterned by warp floats and stripes. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor in memory of Alexander M. Bing.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22.2 x 21 cm (8 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Coca Bag (Peru); wool; H x W: 22.2 x 21 cm (8 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor in memory of Alexander M. Bing; 1962-27-4

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