Back-Shield

38-23-139F

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38-23-139F
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Huichol
Provenience Mexico (Central America)
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Grass Stems | Wool Yarn
Description

Ceremonial Back-Shield, Nama. Small rectangular flat object made of parallel stiff grass stems covered with twill of colored wool yarn forming designs. Contents of 38-23-138 (basket).

Length 14 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Robert M. Zingg, 1938

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