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Object Number 2002.23.12
Display Title Embroidered bag, "morrales"; large floral pattern
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Morrales (Spanish); kuchuri (Huichol)
Object Description Embroidered small bag, "morrales" or "kuchuri"; cotton cross-stitch embroidery on white cotton fabric in yellow, red, blue, green, pink, orange and turquoise in large floral pattern; cotton blanket stitch at edges; woven green and yellow strap
Inventory Description Bag, woven, embroidered multicolor floral design, green and yellow strap
Classification
  • Bag
Department Ethnographic
Date 1970-1979 ca.
Culture
  • Huichol
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Tepic, near
Materials Cotton, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 19.2 x 0.4 cm (6 7/8 x 7 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.23.12
Credit Line Gift of Ann Pecora Diamond on behalf of the Pecora Family
Provenance
Collector Ann Pecora Diamond (1970-1979 - 11/7/02)
Donor Dr. David V. Pecora, M.D. (1970-1979 - 11/7/2002)
Donor Ann Pecora Diamond (1970-1979 - 11/7/02)

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