Ankle Band

38742B

From: Arizona | Walpi

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38742B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona | Walpi
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Fiber | Leather | Pigment
Description

Ankle band made from two pieces of cloth dyed yellow and red. Strips of hide are dyed red and used both decoratively and as stitching to keep the band together. A fringed panel of hide is attached toward one end. A strip of purple thread is attached.

Length 58 cm
Width 22.8 cm
Credit Line Wanamaker Expedition to the Southwest, R. Stewart Culin, 1901

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