Hair Band
Cinta
70-13-70D
From: Guatemala | Department of Quezaltenango | Zunil
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Cinta |
| Object Number | 70-13-70D |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Guatemalan | Quiche |
| Provenience | Guatemala | Department of Quezaltenango | Zunil |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Description | Cotton hair band. Red with multicolor designs at each end of dolls, animals and geometric motifs. Designs are set in 78cm and 80cm from the ends. Warp faced tapestry. 40cm tassels at each end. Made in Totonicapan for Zunil people. As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 30 epi, single, Z twist, white cotton. Weft faced plain weave. Weft faced double faced tapestry weave." |
| Length | 342 cm |
| Width | 3.3 cm |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1970 |
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