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Faja (Belt)
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Faja (Belt)

Maker Unknown, Huichol
Date1954
MediumCotton, fiber
Dimensions92” (7’ 8”) L x 7 3/8” W
SignedNone
Credit LineGift of Bruce Ergood ‘52
Object numberNLA2013.42.ERG
DescriptionFaja, wide belt with fringes at both ends and varied patterns of X-shapes, diamonds, crosses and others.
ClassificationsPersonal Accessories
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