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Tobacco Container

87-14-25

From: Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit | Tepic

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 87-14-25
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Huichol
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit | Tepic
Culture Area Central American
Period Late 20th Century
Date Made ca. 1985 CE
Section American
Materials Gourd | Bead | Beeswax
Description

Multi-color beads imbedded on beeswax on oval gourd; yellow ground with scorpion, "map" of sacred sites, peyote design, two feathered Marrakame arrows. Small gourd plug cut out and attached by twine. Used for tobacco.
Height 10 cm
Length 14 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1987

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