Belt

Maker Unknown, Huichol

Date20th C

MediumCotton

Dimensions115” L x 3 1/2” W

SignedNone

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNLA2009.03.LMA

DescriptionHand woven belt or sash with heart-like shapes and eight-pointed stars with small florals, diamonds and other patterns filling the remaining space. The principal colors are red and off-white in the center with a border of purple designs bordered by a dark blue line. Along one edge the off-white color is darker.

ClassificationsPersonal Accessories

Collections

Longyear Museum of Anthropology Collections

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