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Faja
| Native Name | Faja |
| Object Number: | 80-22-23 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Guatemalan |
| Provenience: | Guatemala Department of Quiche Santo Tomas Chichicastenango |
| Culture Area: | Central America |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Cotton Silk |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Richard C. Bull, 1980 |
Description
Warp faced ground, embroidered in satin and stem stitch. Cotton and silk. Warp stripes, flowers and peacocks in black, white purple, orange, green and yellow. Selvedges finished. Loose twisting at one end, yellow and green threads plied together with warps at other end. Excellent condition.
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