Beaded Bracelet Item Number: Ni13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular beaded bracelet with a length of twisted red yarn attached to each end. The design consists of three double-headed red birds with two opposing curls on tops of their heads, a green diamond at the centre of the body, diamond-shaped wings, and a triangular tail between straight legs. the birds are set against a blue ground with a red border and a small red diamond between two of the birds.
History Of Use
Part of standard apparel for men.
Cultural Context
contemporary; tourist art; ritual
Iconographic Meaning
Double headed eagle is the guardian of the corn.
Narrative
The Wixáritari are known to the larger world as the Huichol, however that is not the name they use to refer to themselves.
Item History
- Made in Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico before 1980
- Collected during 1980
- Owned by Cicuri Shop
- Owned by Ralph Maud before February 1, 1982
- Received from Ralph Maud (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on February 1, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Huichol
- Previous Owner
- Cicuri Shop and Ralph Maud
- Received from
- Ralph Maud (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- before 1980
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before February 1, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on February 1, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 93
- Accession Number
- 0774/0043