Bark Paper

35-46-1

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 35-46-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Otomi
Provenience Mexico (Central America)
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Bark
Description

Made from the back layer of pieces of fig ? tree. Dark Xalamatl paper. Used only for purposes of witchcraft.

Length 25.4 cm
Width 12.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Helga Larsen, 1935

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