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Object Number 2002.23.5
Display Title Sash with brocade pattern and tassels
Descriptions
Object Description Sash, red with brocade design of geometrics and birds in blue, green, white, orange, yellow, pink and turquoise; three large tassels at either end
Inventory Description Sash, woven, red, multicolor embroidered geometric and bird designs, tassels
Classification
  • Sash
Department Ethnographic
Date 1970-1979 ca.
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / El Quiche / <County> / Nebaj
Materials Cotton, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 234 x 9 x 0.2 cm (92 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.23.5
Credit Line Gift of Ann Pecora Diamond on behalf of the Pecora Family
Provenance
Collector Ann Pecora Diamond (1970-1979 - 11/7/02)
Donor Ann Pecora Diamond (1970-1979 - 11/7/02)
Donor Dr. David V. Pecora, M.D. (1970-1979 - 11/7/2002)

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