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Hair Ribbon, Cinta
Hair Ribbon, Cinta
Hair Ribbon, Cinta
Museum of International Folk Art

Hair Ribbon, Cinta

NameRibbon
CultureK'iche' language group, Mayan
Datec. 1940
Place madeTotonicapan or made in Zuni region, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, Central America
MediumCotton and mylar threads, wool, commercially spun thread
Dimensions1 1/4 × 133 in. (3.175 × 337.8207 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.916
Object numberA.1995.93.916
DescriptionA narrow band of multi-colored thread, predominately red. Large tassels and fringe on ends, each pom-pom measures 7" in circumference by 5.25" in length.
Ch'uspa
Artist Not Recorded
Late 20th century
Fabric Length
Artist Not Recorded
18th century
Chullo
Artist Not Recorded
Ubrus
Artist Not Recorded
ca. 1890
Ceremonial Skirt Panel
Early 20th century
Sling
1450 - 1550