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Bag3289/44

Small woven plant fibre bag. Bag is rectangular in shape, fanning out on the open end. The open edge is decorated with a double-layer woven band of pink, purple, and blue zigzags, which is wider than the bag, leaving loops on either side. Four strings of twisted coloured fibres hang from the one end.

Culture
Maya
Material
plant fibre and dye
Made in
Aldama, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/94

Blouse made of a shiny white fabric. The neck is lined with light blue applique, a light blue fabric flower, and white with light blue lace. Below, the fabric is ruched, creating a tight fit, which becomes looser towards the hem. The front of the body is embroidered with rows of varying-sizes of light and dark blue zigzags, with a larger band that extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with brown ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/23

Blouse made of royal blue and purple striped fabric, stitched together on the sides, with a square opening for the head. Shoulders and bib are embroidered with black and green, and gold and light purple metallic (Lurex) zoomorphic (gecko-like) designs. One creature is not complete, with only purple stitched.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and rayon fibre
Made in
Chenalho, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/30

Blouse made of four panels of fabric (two eggplant purple and two red, both with strands of metallic fibre throughout), joined together with stitching, with an opening for the head. The sides are tied together by twelve large multicoloured tassels, tied near the bottom, centre, and again near the top leaving an armhole. Heavily decorated with embroidered floral designs in light pink, light purple and green. The neck is lined with a lilac purple ribbon. The bottom edge has a short fringe.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shawl3289/31

Shawl made of three rectangular panels of fabric (two deep rose pink and one beige, both with strands of metallic fibre throughout), joined together with stitching. One side is tied together with two large pastel multicoloured tassels, tied in the middle along the edge. Heavily decorated with embroidered floral designs.

Culture
Maya
Material
fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/97

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The bib is heavily embroidered in navy with floral designs. Below the bib, the fabric is ruched, creating a tight fit, which becomes looser towards the hem. The front of the body is embroidered with rows of varying-sizes of zigzags, with a larger band which extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with navy ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying. The bottom hem is unfinished.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/98

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The bib is heavily embroidered in burgundy with floral designs. Below the bib, the fabric is ruched, creating a tight fit, which becomes looser towards the hem. The front of the body is embroidered with rows of varying-sizes of zigzags, with a larger band which extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with burgundy ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying. The bottom hem is unfinished.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jug2989/19

Round bodied, unpainted, orange clay jug with one curved handle at shoulder. Large dark areas over surface; small chips and losses at rim and spout.

Culture
Maya
Material
clay
Made in
Chanal, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pot2989/18

Round, handmade, brown clay pot with one flat, curved handle at shoulder. Entire body of jug (except the rim) is covered in small holes, including the base. Thin, long cracks run over the body surface; repairs to previous breaks at rim with one chip missing.

Culture
Maya
Material
clay
Made in
Chanal, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pot2989/17

Round, handmade, unpainted, orange-brown clay pot. Two flat, curved handles sit at shoulder, below the rim. Subtle pattern around edge of rim. Large dark mark all along one side and handle. Large chip missing from rim.

Culture
Maya
Material
clay
Made in
Chanal, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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