Artwork
Sarape
DepartmentLatin American Art
Date1930s
MediumWool
Dimensionsl. 84 in. (213.4 cm); w. 60 in. (152.4 cm)
Credit LineSan Antonio Museum of Art, The Nelson A. Rockefeller Mexican Folk Art Collection
Object number85.98.12
GeographyPlace madeChiconcuac, Mexico state, Mexico
General regionNorth and Central America
DescriptionBlue wool with black, white, and red step-fret design. flying birds in center patternProvenanceCollected by Roberto Montenegro for Mr. Rockefeller and the Museum of Modern ArtNot on view
Collections
late- 18th century
early- 19th century
Culture: Wixárika (Huichol)
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