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Tocoyal

83-13-17

From: Guatemala | Department of Solola | Nahuala

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 83-13-17
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Guatemalan
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Solola | Nahuala
Culture Area Central American
Date Made 1850-1990
Section American
Materials Cotton | Silk
Description

White cotton with red bands at both ends. Brocading in purple and pink silk, animal figures, stained.

As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 72 epi, single, Z twist, white cotton. Weft: 34 ppi, single, Z twist, white cotton. Warp plain weave. Supplemental weft - two faced. 2 panels - 3 selvedges each. Made on a backstrap loom."

Length 56 cm
Width 67 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Paul Chancellor, 1983

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