Neck Bag Item Number: Ni24 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bag with a cross-stitch design composed of two rows of paired opposing s curves on a red ground, with a set of yellow s curves at the top and a set of blue at the bottom. There is a black cross-stitch border at the mouth and the strap is formed from a single strand of orange beads which has been folded and looped through a braided and knotted extension at the upper corner on the right, then passed through a twisted and knotted extension at the upper corner on the left. There are another two twisted extensions in the middle at the mouth. Two pompoms on a twisted cord extend from each lower corner and four beaded floral squares with rectangular extensions are attached to the bottom of the bag between the pompoms. Five similarly shaped beaded attachments are attached to the front of the body and there are three more on the strap. The sides of the bag are finished in a green cross-knit loop stitch.
History Of Use
Most likely used for carrying the collected peyote plant.
Cultural Context
contemporary; tourist art; ritual
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 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
- 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
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 93
- Accession Number
- 0774/0051