Artwork
Bag
DepartmentLatin American Art
CultureOtomi
Datemid 20th century
MediumCotton
Dimensions16 × 7 1/2 in. (40.6 × 19.1 cm)
Credit LineSan Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Jill Vexler, Ph.D.
Object number2025.12.4
GeographyPlace madeIxmiquilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico
PurchasedIxmiquilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico
DescriptionDouble weave on backstrap loom; warp ends twisted and knotted finish with mutiple braid-twists inserted as strap for closing and carrying.ProvenancePurchased by Jill Vexler in Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo,1970; by gift of Jill Vexler to San Antonio Museum of Art, 2025.Not on view
Collections
20th century
Culture: Wixárika (Huichol)
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