Rectangular woven grass green shawl with six rows of embroidered figures, animals, birds, and maize in pastel colours. There are horizontal bands embroidered between each row, with exception to the top two. Each band is composed of stripes of pastels colours. The top short edge of the textile has a short fringe, while the bottom short edge has long fringe.

• Narrative

  Purchased by the donor in a shop in Antigua, Guatemala.

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• Type of Item shawl
• Culture Maya
• Material cotton fibre, dye
• Measurements height 119.5 cm, width 45.6 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Denise Jacques
• Received from Denise Jacques

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• Made in Guatemala

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• Ownership Date before September 16, 2020
• Acquisition Date on September 16, 2020

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3448/0026