Woman's head scarf

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Culture/People: Kaqchikel Maya (Cakchiquel)
Expedition: S. K. Lothrop Central American Expedition (1925-1926)
Expedition leader: Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (S.K. Lothrop/SKL), Non-Indian, 1892-1965

Collection History: Collected or purchased from local residents in late 1925 or early 1926 by anthropologist Samuel K. Lothrop (1892-1965, MAI staff member) during the MAI's S. K. Lothrop Central American Expedition.
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Place: Tecpán Guatemala; Tecpán Guatemala Municipality; Chimaltenango Department, Central Region; Guatemala

See related items: Kaqchikel Maya (Cakchiquel); Clothing/Garments: Headwear and Headdresses

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 14/5640
Barcode: 145640.000

Object Type: Clothing/Garments: Headwear and Headdresses

Object Name: Woman's head scarf
Media/Materials: Cotton yarn
Techniques: Woven
Dimensions: 75 x 109 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws69f35bc19-5543-4204-a721-4d9bc3512e02

Record ID: NMAI_156502