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Hair Ribbon (Cinta)
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Hair Ribbon (Cinta)

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Datenot dated
Mediumcotton and dye
DimensionsOverall: 2 x 2 x 112 in. (5.1 x 5.1 x 284.5 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Richard D. Mandell through exchange
Terms
    Object number95.0007.79
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    DescriptionThis cotton hair ribbon comes from the village of San Miguel Totonicapán, where women often wrap their hair in elaborate ribbons decorated with tassels. Cintas are made on a small treadle loom known as a ribbon loom. The weaver uses a tapestry technique which leaves small gaps where colors meet. This particular piece is highly decorated and features two human figures participating in a sort of dance, and they may even be holding guns—a rare choice of decoration.

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