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Weaving Pick (Aguja)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Weaving Pick (Aguja)

Artist/Maker (Guatemala)
Date2005
Mediumbone and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (19.4 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number2005.44.20
    DescriptionThis weaving pick is carved of animal bone and decorated with a quetzal bird, a symbol of Maya freedom. Weaving picks are used in the process of brocading to lift warp threads, over and under which supplementary weft thread is inserted.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Incense Burner
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 1200-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ritual Textile (Pua)
    Iban Dayak people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blanket
    Dogon people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, image before sleeves were extended
    Manchu Empress's Semi-formal Twelve Symbol Court Robe
    late 19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Badge of Rank
    ca. 1800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Badge of Rank
    1700s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Work Basket with Weaving Tools
    Chancay
    1200-1450
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hair Ribbon (Cinta)
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1932
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Weaving Pick
    Artist Unknown
    500-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Weaving Pick
    Artist Unknown
    500-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Weaving Pick
    Artist Unknown
    500-1500
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