Belt
Faja
| Native Name | Faja |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 2014-19-7 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Ixil |
| Provenience: | Guatemala Department of El Quiche Nebaj |
| Culture Area: | Central American |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Cotton |
| Length: | 290 cm |
| Width: | 9 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Louis Weinstock and Rosa Portell-Weinstock, 2014 |
| Other Number: | L-699-7 - Old Loan Number |
Description
Woman's belt. Narrow cotton belt. Red, white, and black narrow stripes. Heavily brocaded with supplementary weft, predominantly diamond and other geometric designs in many colors. Each end tapers into a narrow, wrapped tassel.
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