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Small yarn painting of figure flanked by snakes
Small yarn painting of figure flanked by snakes
Object Number 2004.32.2
Display Title Small yarn painting of figure flanked by snakes
Descriptions
Object Description Small yarn painting of figure flanked by snakes; green background; central figure with spiked hair in pink, pale blue-green, black, purple, red, yellow, white; flanked by snakes standing on tails in pink, white, black, yellow, red, purple, orange; orange, black and light green borders
Inventory Description Picture, yarn painting of figure flanked by snakes, polychrome
Classification
  • Picture
Department Ethnographic
Date Early 1970's or earlier
Culture
  • Huichol
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Nayarit / <County> / Tepic
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco / <County> / Puerto Vallarta?
Materials Yarn, Dye, Plywood, Adhesive
Dimensions Overall: 15 x 14.8 x 0.5 cm (5 7/8 x 5 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2004.32.2
Credit Line Gift of Ann Pecora Diamond
Provenance
Collector Ann Pecora Diamond (early 1970's - 11/15/04)
Donor Ann Pecora Diamond (early 1970's - 11/15/04)

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