Sash

78-1-15

From: Mexico (Central America) | Jalisco | Nayarit

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 78-1-15
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Huichol
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Jalisco | Nayarit
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Wool
Description

Double-weave of dark brown and beige wool yarn. Pattern is predominantly geometric, with star motifs and four deer-like figures on each side. The pattern on both sides of the sash is repeated exactly, although the two colors are reversed. Each end has four plaits of diagonal fringe. The belt is slightly warped.

Length 154 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mary Elizabeth King, 1978

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