Sash
78-1-15
From: Mexico (Central America) | Jalisco | Nayarit
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 78-1-15 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Huichol |
Provenience | Mexico (Central America) | Jalisco | Nayarit |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Wool |
Description | Double-weave of dark brown and beige wool yarn. Pattern is predominantly geometric, with star motifs and four deer-like figures on each side. The pattern on both sides of the sash is repeated exactly, although the two colors are reversed. Each end has four plaits of diagonal fringe. The belt is slightly warped. |
Length | 154 cm |
Width | 10.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mary Elizabeth King, 1978 |
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