Sash Pouch
38-23-58
From: Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 38-23-58 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Huichol |
Provenience | Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Fiber |
Description | String of small rectangular pouches sewed together at upper corners. Pouches made of small pieces of woven cloths, doubled and sewed together up sides with tassels at lower corners. Worn by men at waist for adornment and to carry small objects. 8 squares, warp pattern technique, 5 are red on white, 1 black on white weft pattern technique with red edging. 2 are red and black on white, combined weft pattern technique and cross-stitch embroidery. Designs: freno, toto flower, god's eye, etc. Pouches: 9.5 x 9 to 10 x 10 cm. |
Length | 90 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Robert M. Zingg, 1938 |
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