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Coca Bag (chuspa) (Peru), 20th century

This is a Coca bag (chuspa). It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is wool and its technique is complementary warp. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

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Coca Bag (chuspa) (Peru), 20th century; wool; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-552

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