Bolivia (country)

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The box of artifacts from Bolivia includes: 1. Virgin of Copacabana in native dress 2. Woven Pututu (Ram's Horn) 3. Sampona (Reed Panpipes)

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The box includes Artifacts from Bolivia and Panama: 1. Wooden nativity scene, painted 2. A broken piece of clay attached to a piece of burlap with 'Panama' painted on it 3. 2 piece of stray woven person and hat 4. Bolo tie with road runner painted 5. Tin Bolivian souvenir

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This grouped box of Bolivian artifatcs includes: 1. Melanie Persche Award 2. Leatherwork 3. Small statue - Bolivian Art 4. Shephard with 3 Sheep Statue 5. Dance with Devil Mask 6. Llamas (wooden and brass) 7. Male and Female Busts - Stone Carvings

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Box of Guarani Baset Weavings that includes: 1. 1 tray 2. 2 Baskets. 3. 1 lid.

There is a not attached that reads, "The Guarani are an indigenous people of Southern Bolivia who have an ancient culture expressed in their values of family, tribal solidarity, and language. Each basket mad by these women is a symbol of self empowerment and economic opportunity. Your purchase will result in more food on the table, school supplies for children adn health benefits."

Scope and Contents This large box of Bolivian artifacts includes: 1. National Flower-Kantulas preserved in an envelope 2. Corn-Necklace 3. Crucifix carved by Sister Carol Ortega's student 4. Stone from Isle del Sol, Bolivia, Dancing Couple 5. 3 Ram's horns 6. Bolivian loom and lady urcupina 7. Young boy llamas 8. 3 small llamas 9. Virgen de Copacobana 10. Gifts given to Sister Carol Ortega from students, faculty from University Civilian Leaders 11. Small flag 12. Human Rights Award 13. Convention 169 of the...

Scope and Contents The large group of Bolivian artifacts were boxed together with no notes or ownership identification. The grouping contains: 1. 4 brass llamas 2. 4 stone carvings 3. 2 wood carved children 4. 3 wooden llamas 5. 1 Bolivian statue 6. 4 metal objects: llama, man with a shield above his head, an ashtray, and a souvenier piece with Oruro 7. 2 wooden flutes 8. 1 wood carved wand 9. 3 souvenir small blankets or cloth with small hats and blankets mounted 10. 1 llama book stand 11. 1 shaker...

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The box contains 3 platters given to the Victory Noll Sisters for their service in Boliovia from 1945-2002. The box includes: 1. A.P.D.H.O. Award for the Defense of Human Rights given to Sister Carolyn Ortega, October 1989 2. Nationl Conference of Catholic Courts of Bolivia given to Sister Mary Edna Burler, 2002 3. Fifth Anniversary Award for the Defense of Human Rights to the Vicory Noll Sisters for service 1945-1998

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The tin painted caporal (foreman) came with a note card explaining: "The caporal (foreman) was the person the black slaves brought to Bolivia from African during the colonial times. The cane gave status and power to the caporal to demand more work from the slaves under him."

Archivist note: The caporal is shaped like a bull whip.

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This subseries includes artifacts, jewelry, and various objects.