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38-23-139I

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

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

Black and red. Geometric. Ceremonial. Nama. Small rectangular flat objects made of parallel stuff grass stems covered with twill of colored wool yarn forming designs. Contents of 38-23-138 [basket]. Brown and white, geometric design.

Length 27 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Robert M. Zingg, 1938

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