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Antique 19th Century Bolivian Aymara Large Chuspa Coca Bag 11
Antique 19th Century Bolivian Aymara Large Chuspa Coca Bag 11
Antique 19th Century Bolivian Aymara Large Chuspa Coca Bag 11
Antique 19th Century Bolivian Aymara Large Chuspa Coca Bag 11
Antique 19th Century Bolivian Aymara Large Chuspa Coca Bag 11
Antique 19th Century Bolivian Aymara Large Chuspa Coca Bag 11
Antique 19th Century Bolivian Aymara Large Chuspa Coca Bag 11

Antique 19th Century Bolivian Aymara Large Chuspa Coca Bag 11" x 11"

$ 34.32

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Culture: Latin American
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Bolivia
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Hand Woven Camelid Wool (Llama or Alpaca) Aymara Chuspa Coca Bag
    Circa: Late 19
    th
    century
    11 inches (28 cm) wide x 11 inches (28 cm) high.
    The strap is 31 inches (79 cm)
    Condition: Used: There is one small hole in the bottom corner of the back. The strap is broken and tied. The back has a flap, but no pocket. The bag is sturdy and could be used.
    Description: This antique chuspa bag has beautiful naturally died colors including cochineal, and a complicated design. Cross-body bags of this type were used for carrying the leaves of the coca plant. This traditional stimulant for high country workers has been used to increase productivity and energy in this region for centuries. (Auctioneers note: Coca leave extract was the Coca in the original Coca Cola.) Some larger bags of this type, like this one, may have been used by male or female shamans.
    This item was from a Northern, California Estate. This bag along with others was collected in Bolivia in the 1970s.
    Insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when it is available.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.