Backstrap Loom with Weaving
Maker
Unknown, OtomÍ
MediumCloth, wood
Dimensions17”H x 16” W (loom); 8 1/4 “H x 12 3/4”W (Textile)
SignedNone
Credit LineGift of Bruce Ergood ‘52
Object numberNLA2013.35.ERG
DescriptionBackstrap loom including partially-woven textile with images of quadruped animals, small birds and geometric figures within a rectangular border of alternating X-shapes and diamonds. The textile is double-sided with reverse coloration in red and white on opposite sides.
ClassificationsPersonal Accessories
Collections
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Unknown, Native American (Latin America)
