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Belt

c. 1900s

Guatemala

Medium
cotton, tapestry weave
Measurements
Overall: 185.4 x 7 cm (73 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride 1946.88
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Not on view
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A vertically long woven cotton belt features repeating geometric patterns in purple, magenta, yellow, green, and white. Symmetrical diamond and arrow-shaped motifs run centrally along the narrow band, bordered by thin white zigzags. Short fringes finish the top and bottom. The tapestry weave creates a dense, textured surface with sharp, angular lines. Multicolored motifs stack vertically, creating a rhythmic sequence of interlocking shapes in vibrant, contrasting hues.

Belt

c. 1900s

Guatemala

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