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

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Datecollected 1932
Mediumcotton and dye
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 x 76 in. (14.9 x 193 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel K. Lothrop
Terms
    Object number58.344.000
    On View
    Not on view
    DescriptionThis belt is a very rare example of the sprang technique of weaving, which is related to netting or finger weaving and produces a stretchy fabric. The design of this piece recalls the mat motif, a very important symbol of royal authority in Classic Maya times. The red and white design pattern is unusual.
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    Artist Unknown
    1910-1920
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Guna people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    1910-1920
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nariño-Carchi
    400-1532
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1770
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 300-600
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Aztec
    ca. 1350-1521
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Aztec
    ca. 1350-1521
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Guna people
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Iban Dayak people
    20th century