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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Weaving Pick (Aguja)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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.
    On View
    On view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 1200-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Iban Dayak people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dogon people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1932
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    500-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    500-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    500-1500