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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Belt (Cinturon)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Belt (Cinturon)

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Date1910-1920
Mediumcotton, silk and dye
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 x 133 in. (29.2 x 337.8 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel K. Lothrop
Terms
    Object number58.195.000
    DescriptionThis early man’s belt from San Juan Sacatepéquez has a red background with multi-colored embroidery characteristic of this village. Animals such as horses, rabbits, and double-headed eagles are finely embroidered in silk along the length. The fringe is braided.
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    Not on view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    1910-1920
    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
    1912-1917
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1955
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Guna people
    late 1940s-mid 1950s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1932
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated