Square cotton bag with a top opening. Bag is blue and decorated with rows of dots and slashes in between two alternating bands; all designs done in white. The first band design consists of alternating white and blue columns with connected diamonds inside them. A wide white line, filled with blue dots and slashes, runs through the centre of the band. The second band design is trimmed with small white squares filled with blue dots. The design consists of alternating squares with dots, diamonds and diagonal lines inside them. Long fabric handle is attached to left side and tied to a dark blue loop on the other; handle ends in a thick braid. Handle is patterned with alternating rows of knots and ovals; handle is blue, designs done in white.

• Narrative

  Purchased by the donor in Todos Santos in 2010.

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• Type of Item bag
• Culture Maya
• Material cotton fibre, dye
• Measurements height 97.5 cm, width 34.2 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Matthew Pattinson
• Received from Matthew Pattinson

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• Made in Todos Santos

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• Creation Date during 2010
• Collection Date during 2010
• Ownership Date before October 3, 2021
• Acquisition Date on October 3, 2021

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3531/0005