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Hearst Museum object titled Beer cup, accession number 16-8465, described as Wooden corn beer goblet (Kero) with carved and painted design, flat base. Old split repaired with cord. Diameter 4.75 inches, height 5.5 inches. Probably from the 17th century. Under the colonial system these were made and used only by Indians in rites of the native religion. They were made to order for caciques who officiated at the ceremonies; they were made and used in identical pairs. Chicha, corn beer, was the liquid drunk from them and sprinkled on the ground or on the votive offerings.

Hearst Museum object titled Belt, accession number 16-8013, described as Woolen ornament worn around waist by women in festivals

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 16-8021, described as Camisa cotton blouse

Hearst Museum object titled Cap, accession number 16-7946, described as Crocheted woolen chulla (cap).

Hearst Museum object titled Cap, accession number 16-8004, described as Woman’s woolen cap ( llijlla)

Hearst Museum object titled Cap, accession number 16-8005, described as Woman’s woolen cap ( llijlla)

Hearst Museum object titled Cap, accession number 16-8001, described as Long peaked woolen cap ( man’s)

Hearst Museum object titled Cap, accession number 16-8015, described as Mau's Ch'ullu woolen cap

Hearst Museum object titled Cap, accession number 16-8016, described as Mau's ch'ullu woolen cap

Hearst Museum object titled Cross, accession number 16-8003, described as Cross for house rood, apparently cut from pieces of tin can

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