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78-1-28

From: Arizona (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 78-1-28
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona (uncertain)
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Creator Elta Cahn
Date Made 1960
Section American
Materials Fiber
Description

Woven with maroon, white, and green cotton twine. Borders of belt are edged with white and decorated with bands of maroon and green. These bands run the length of the belt on both sides. Bands flank center design of horizontal maroon and white stripes on one side. Other side of belt has same central stripe design which is overlaid with solid blocks and triangles of maroon twine. Belt is fringed at both ends- the twine ends are twisted into cords and knotted at the ends. Belt was made in 1960 by Elta Cahn.

Length 174 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mary Elizabeth King, 1978

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