Bag

Item number Sa150 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Bag made of hand knit off-white and black wool with a horse figure and "1977" on both sides within geometric borders. The adjustable strap has two parts: a wound loop and a strap ending in tassels. The woven end threads through the loop and knots. The strap is woven with bands of alternating beige and dark brown rectangles with a brown edge.

History Of Use

Bags take the place of pockets to carry money, official papers and purchases. Bags are knitted by men, carried under left arm. Strap crosses body to opposite shoulder.

Iconographic Meaning

The horse is a post-conquest symbol, representing a messenger between god's and men. 1977 motif represents the year made.

Cultural Context

Carried by men.

Item History

What

Name
Bag
Identification Number
Sa150
Type of Item
bag
Material
wool fibre
Manufacturing Technique
woven and knitted
Overall
height 67.5 cm, width 34.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Solola, Solola, Guatemala

Who

Culture
Cakchiquel
Previous Owner
Inge Ruus
Received from
Inge Ruus (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)

When

Creation Date
between 1976 and 1977
Collection Date
during 1976
Ownership Date
before August 5, 1977
Acquisition Date
on August 5, 1977

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Accession Number
0404/0007
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