Culture/People

Kaqchikel Maya (Cakchiquel)

Previous owner

John R. Hansen, Non-Indian

Donor

John R. Hansen, Non-Indian

Object Name

Burden strap/tumpline

Media/Materials

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Techniques

Cut, braided, tied

Dimensions

51.5 x 10.3 x 3.5 cm

Object Type

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place

Patzicia area; Patzicia; Patzicia Municipality; Chimaltenango Department, Central Region; Guatemala

Date created

1960–1963

Collection History

Purchased by John R. Hansen in 1963 when he worked with Kaqchikel Maya members of a local agricultural cooperative to build a vocational training school; donated to NMAI by John R. Hansen in 2021.

Catalog Number

27/638

Barcode

270638.000

See related items

Kaqchikel Maya (Cakchiquel)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source

National Museum of the American Indian

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