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Native with one of his two wives. Her capeblouse is made from red bandana handkerchiefs
Native with one of his two wives. Her capeblouse is made from red bandana handkerchiefs
Object Number 40-88-20/76388.1.22
Display Title Native with one of his two wives. Her capeblouse is made from red bandana handkerchiefs
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Huichol / Mexico: State of Jalisco / Tuxpan District / Native with one of his two wives. Her cape is made from red bandana handkerchiefs / All photos copyright by Edwin Forgan Myers
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • Clothing and Accessory
  • People and Family
Subject
  • husband
  • Wife
  • Cape
Department Photographic
Date 1938
Artist Edwin F. Myers
Culture
  • Huichol
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 5.72 cm (2 1/4 in.)

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