Moral (Shoulder Bag)
Maker
Unknown, OtomÍ
Date1955
MediumWool
Dimensions10 3/4” H (with flap closed) x 10 3/4” W
SignedNone
Credit LineGift of Bruce Ergood ‘52
Object numberNLA2013.38.ERG
DescriptionMoral (shoulder bag) with fringed flap and twisted strap, hand woven in red and white with an overall pattern of stars and small diamonds within larger diamonds. Flap has a band of up and down semi diamond forms (feline face?).
ClassificationsPersonal Accessories
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Unknown, Quechua
Unknown, OtomÍ
Unknown, Quechua