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Bowl

MOA: University of British Columbia

3448/12

Gourd bowl with beaded design covering interior. At centre, there is a hexagon with multiple smaller hexagons within, with a six-pointed star-like shape. Around the hexagon are animals, large and small flower designs, and geometric shapes on a red background. There is a black band outlined in yellow around the interior of the rim with a light purple zigzag pattern.

  • Cultural Context

    The Wixáritari are known to the larger world as the Huichol, however that is not the name they use to refer to themselves.

  • Narrative

    Purchased by the donor in a Mexico City market in 1992 or 1993.

  • Type of Item bowl
  • Culture Huichol
  • Material gourd fruit, glass, bee wax
  • Measurements height 7.0 cm, diameter 18.8 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Denise Jacques
  • Received from Denise Jacques
  • Made in Mexico
  • Collected in Mexico City
  • Collection Date during 1993
  • Ownership Date before September 16, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on September 16, 2020
  • Item Classes beadwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3448/0012

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