Back-Shield
38-23-139F
From: Mexico (Central America)
Curatorial Section: American
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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