Aymara Weavings Tapa blanda - 1983

Not Stated: Smithsonian Institution, 1983 The first comprehensive publication to address the subject of Amara historical textiles. Uses archaeological and ethnohistorical information as well as ethnographic fieldwork to discuss the pre-Columbian origins of the textiles and their development, continuity, and change as a consequence of Spanish colonization. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition notes: 159 numbered pp; HB w/DJ. Pages: clean, bright, tight, red eps, large color frontis; light small stain to fore edge of front eps, two tiny spots to top edge. Cover: orangey brown cloth, red titles spine; very light shelfwear, extrems barely worn. DJ: unclipped, black, color photo front, white titles front/spine; substantial edge/shelfwear, chips, closed tears, crinkles, head tattered, well rubbed-pretty bad.