Baby Sling

96-1-39

From: Venezuela | Doro Ana

Curatorial Section: American

Native Name Anahue
Object Number 96-1-39
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pume | Yaruro
Provenience Venezuela | Doro Ana
Culture Area Circum-Caribbean
Creator Dona Carmen
Date Made 1980-1993
Section American
Materials Moriche Palm Leaf Fiber
Technique Twill Weave
Description

Twill woven baby sling with oblong shaped support and carrying strap. Frill on both ends. Made of moriche plam leaf fiber (Mauritia flexuosa)

Length 31 cm
Width 18.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Russell D. Greaves, 1996
Other Number 1992/3-486 - Field No SF | 39 - Collector Number

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