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Object Number 992-24-30/11756
Display Title Strap
Descriptions
Object Description Woven strap of turquoise and white, made on traditional backstrap loom, which incorporates traditional motifs. The father of the weaver formalized the designs- animal and human figures- and she copied his designs. Fringed at one end.
Inventory Description Strap or belt, woven cotton, blue and white with zoomorphic and geometric motifs
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Date 1991 ca.
Culture
  • Otavalo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador / Imbabura / <County> / Otavalo
Dimensions Overall: 279 x 4.2 cm (109 13/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 992-24-30/11756 / Isaac 1
Provenance
Collector Barbara Isaac (3/91 - 11/16/92)
Donor Barbara Isaac (3/91 - 11/16/92)

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