Head scarf/Bandana

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Culture/People: probably Highland Maya (attributed)
Possible collector: Jacob Baiz, Non-Indian, 1843-1899
Previous owner: Emily M. Baiz (Mrs. Jacob Baiz), Non-Indian, 1853-1938
Donor: Emily M. Baiz (Mrs. Jacob Baiz), Non-Indian, 1853-1938

Collection History: Probably collected by Jacob Baiz (1843-1899, a New York City businessman and consul general to the U.S. for Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador); given to or inherited by his wife, Emily M. Baiz (1853-1938); donated to MAI by Mrs. Baiz in 1922.
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Place: Guatemala

See related items: Highland Maya; Clothing/Garments: Headwear and Headdresses

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 11/578
Barcode: 110578.000

Object Type: Clothing/Garments: Headwear and Headdresses

Object Name: Head scarf/Bandana
Media/Materials: Cotton yarn, embroidery floss
Techniques: Woven, embroidered
Dimensions: 54 x 44 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6706a2a73-0d81-40bd-8dc4-589a8f6f46f1

Record ID: NMAI_119303