Mantle (uncertain)

Shawl (uncertain)

38-23-164

From: Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38-23-164
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Huichol
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Muslin | Flannel
Description

For man. Square of unbleached muslin with rectangular embroidered areas in one corner and adjacent sides. Broad flaps of red flannel sewed to edge of muslin at these areas. Embroidery in red and black in perfect imitation of woven patterns. One small isolated element in cross-stitch. Red ribbons sewed on for tying. Designs of god'eye, and fire-steel.

Length 90 cm
Width 95 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Robert M. Zingg, 1938

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