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Ixtle (Thread Sample)
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Ixtle (Thread Sample)

Maker Unknown, OtomÍ
Date1954
MediumFiber
DimensionsUnknown total length; skein approximately 7 1/4” L
SignedNone
Credit LineGift of Bruce Ergood ‘52
Object numberNLA2013.51.ERG
DescriptionSample of hand-twisted ixtle fiber thread (as used to make indigenous ayate caplets). Thread is gathered and tied.
ClassificationsTextiles
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