Plate

97-15-64

From: Western Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 97-15-64
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Huichol
Provenience Western Mexico
Culture Area Central American
Creator Francisco Bautista
Date Made circa 1995
Section American
Materials Beeswax | Glass | Wood | Enamel
Description

Glass beads imbedded in beeswax. Primary black color base. From center to border there is a blue/green star, a ring of six yellow birds, and a border that alternates between a green bull and a red deer. The underside of the plate is coated in a red enamel.

Height 5 cm
Outside Diameter 28 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mark D. Lang, 1997
Other Number FB-3 - Collector Number

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