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Discipline:
Anthropology  Search this
Region:
South American Region  Search this
Material:
Plant Fiber
Object Type:
Education and Outreach collections
Collecting Locality:
Andean, South America
Description:
This object is part of the Education and Outreach collection, some of which are in the Q?rius science education center and available to see.
Geologic Age:
1974
Notes:
A small, knotted shigra style bag, likely made in Ecuador. The bag is made of cabuya cactus fiber and is designed with alternating bands of green, beige, and orange, each bordered in dark blue. Running up the length of the bag at regular intervals are colored zig-zag stripes in green, yellow, pink, and red as well as several incomplete stripes. At the top of the bag a braided, multi-colored strap has been attached. The fiber of the bag is stiff and somewhat inflexible.
Number of objects in this record:
1
Record Last Modified:
7 Nov 2023
Topic:
Education & Outreach  Search this
USNM Number:
EO400669
See more items in:
Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/30a2c3056-24e8-4890-a7cb-688f498ba593
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnheducation_11020327