DepartmentLatin America
Bowl
NameBowl
CultureHuichol
Datec. 1975
Place madeNayarit, Mexico, North America
(not assigned)México
MediumGourd, glass beads, beeswax
DimensionsOverall: 3 9/16 x 9 3/4 in. (9 x 24.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sandy Besser, IFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2002.49.53
DescriptionVery small glass nulti-colored beads glued to inside of gourd bowl. Intricate design of four fleur-des-lis type elements projecting from a central ornamented blue cross. Deer and birds between the four arms, and human, anumal and corn around the edge of the bowl.
Late 18th century
Mid-18th century
Late 18th century
c. 1960