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Round brown ceramic ashtray, painted with the image of a sun with a face radiating abstract motifs. Made by members of a ceramic co-operative on the Bolivian Altiplano. The symbols of sun, earth, and fertility come from monoliths found in the ruins…

Wooden plaque with a metal and plastic miner’s hat; made in La Paz, Bolivia, South America. Inscription on metal plate: "Testimonio de gratitude / Magisterio de Uncia a Eva Maria Salas / Ll V 1973."

Engraved metal award, mounted on velvet and framed. The metal is engraved “A la Rev. Madre Carol (Peter Michael) con el afecto y gratitude de las Padres de familia de Loretto College, La Paz, (Bolivia) Enero 1967” ("To Sister Peter Michael, with…

Banner of the Republic of Bolivia, South America. Black fabric background, triangular shape, with painted red, yellow, and green in flag pictured, and words "Republica de Bolivia."

Woven banner, fringe on top and bottom, geometric designs in brown, blue, gray, beige, tan, light brown, green, and shades of red. Dowel and loops on the back for hanging. From Sr. Carol Dunphy, SL, who served in Las Paz, Bolivia. Address label on…

Silver bell-shaped item, engraved “Loretto 77." Probably related to Loretto College Class of 1977, La Paz, Bolivia.

Peruvian silver bookmark, figure of llama on top. Center is engraved with geometric design.

Gourd bowl with lid, carved with South American designs of people cooking, weaving, and tending animals. From South America.

Dark-stained wood sculpture, bust of Indian wearing woven hat. From La Paz, Bolivia. Engraved metal plate on base reads “Como on recuerdo de la comunidad de Loreto College La Paz - 1966" (In memory of the community of Loretto College, Las Paz -…

Carved ebony-colored wood head of Mary, signed by Arias. A silver plaque on the base reads: "A la Rvda. Madre Mary Luke / Los padres de familia La Paz 'Bolivia' Marzo 1966.” (To Reverend Mother Mary Luke / the fathers of the families / La Paz…