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29-60-38

From: Guatemala | Department of Alta Verapaz | St. John Chamelco

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29-60-38
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kekchi (uncertain)
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Alta Verapaz | St. John Chamelco
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Agave Fiber
Description

Network of agave twine and very wide mesh, moth of net is closed by a running cord, used to carry corn in the husk, usually carried with a pack strap, consequently there is no handle.

Length 110 cm
Width 40.5 cm
Credit Line Guatemalan Expedition, Robert Burkitt, 1920
Other Number 306 - Field No SF

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