Belt

Faja

70-13-104

From: Guatemala | Department of Totonicapan

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Faja
Object Number 70-13-104
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Totonicapan
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton
Description

Gold and maroon warp, green border stripes, dark green weft. Warp faced patterning of motifs accented by green, blue and black brocade bands. Traditional motifs as well as busses, truck, words, date and place woven included in motifs. 7 strand braided fringe.

Length 290 cm
Width 6.6 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1970

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