DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Belt

NameBelt

CultureMixtec

Date1960 - 1970

Place madeSanta Maria Yosocani, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

MediumCotton

DimensionsOverall: 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm)

Object numberFA.1975.1.120

DescriptionMan's belt. Predominantly warp-faced plain weave, weft bands (red, green, puple, blue) at regularintervals, three one warp short stripes (purple, blue, red). Warps knotted into three triangular points at both ends.Costume includes FA.75.118-120