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HeaddressSa231

Headdress composed of a woven band, solid red at the centre with white warps visible at very few places along its length. On either end are matching bands of multicoloured design. The multicoloured designs consist of: six-pointed stars, a nine-stepped design, stylized animals and birds, chevrons, frontal figures, triangles, and arrows separated by solid, narrow bands of dark purple, green, dark blue or blue. Finished with bunched pink, magenta and mottled grey tassels of numerous ply (spin relaxed), knotted with one band of yarn.

Culture
Tzutuhil
Material
cotton fibre, cellulose ?, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LoomSa200 a-h

Back strap loom (parts a-h) with associated pieces. An unfinished textile is stretched between loom end sticks (part a). The weaving has been started at the top of the loom. Loom is warped with multi-coloured stripes of solid and resist-dyed cotton ikat (jaspe). Detailed are black, yellow, green, blue, purple and white stripes on a red ground. Intertwined in the warp is a flat, rectangular batten with triangular, pointed ends (part b); a cylindrical shaped heddle covered in white twine (part c); two rectangular sticks of wood with semi-circular indentations (parts e and f); a shed role (part g) and two thin wooden sticks (parts d and h).

Culture
Cakchiquel
Material
wood, cotton fibre, metal, fibre and dye
Made in
San Jorge, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpindleSa234

Spindle consisting of a wooden shaft that tapers to a point with a spherical whorl positioned near one end of stick. Both pieces are covered in dark brown deposit. Spun and unspun white cotton fibre is wrapped around the centre of the stick.

Culture
Tzutuhil
Material
clay, cotton fibre and wood
Made in
Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpindleSa233

Spindle with pointed wood stick at top end attached to shaft with clay knob (4.5cm from bottom end). Spun cotton yarn from knob towards top end and bit of light brown cotton attached. Dark brown substance (wax ?) on knob and at bottom end.

Culture
Tzutuhil
Material
wood, cotton fibre, wax ? and clay
Made in
Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagSa192

Bag in alternating off-white and dark brown horizontal bands with interlocking repeated square edges. The adjustable strap is formed by a loop of grey wool at one side and a band of off-white and brown wool.

Culture
Cakchiquel
Material
wool fibre
Made in
Solola, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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JacketSa191

Jacket, children's, with black trim appliqued on all edges and on the two lower front pockets. Black wool lines are appliqued along all edges and on the pockets, sleeves and back crest designs. Black rickrack is appliqued along the front and bottom edges. On the back is a stylized representation of a bat in black yarn.

Culture
Cakchiquel
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Solola, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltSa190

Light brown leather belt with a light weight silver buckle. Dark brown narrow band at buckle to hold the pointed end of the belt down. The length of the belt is decorated by an angled 'x' design, pressed into it. There are sixteen notch holes.

Culture
Cakchiquel
Material
metal and leather skin
Made in
Solola, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ApronSa162

Apron formed by a rectangular piece of thick, black woven wool with white cotton stripes creating a grid pattern. The short ends are unfinished and have a short fringe.

Culture
Cakchiquel
Material
cotton fibre and wool fibre
Made in
Solola, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhistleSa244

Small green vaguely bird-shaped pottery whistle. Pinched knob for head with rounded hollow body, and flatter tail section. Round hole at front, rectangular hole on bottom, and slot through tail. Mottled glaze on top is uneven.

Culture
Tzutuhil
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhistleSa243

Green vaguely fish-shaped pottery whistle. Two pinched ear-shapes on top. Eyes are incised concentric circles. Round hole at mouth, rectangular hole on bottom, and hole through tail. Mottled glaze on top is uneven.

Culture
Tzutuhil
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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