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Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Angel figurine, accession number 3-26810, described as Archangel figurine; standing carved and painted archangel who has silver-painted tin wings and 3 painted tin “feathers”, the latter extending above his head; separately carved and attached arms; black-painted base has old insect damage underneath
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Animal figurines on rope, accession number 3-29589, described as Necklace; possible carved palmwood animals and fish on old fiber cordage; one fish, two turtles, one possible cayman, and seventeen quadrupeds, each 6-9 cm long. Old insect damage. Context of use: NOTE: attribution supplied by dealer, may not be accurate.
Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 3-25304, described as Apron; reddish brown comm. cotton half-apron with two pockets, waistband expanded for ties; six brocaded figures; two yellow, green and white quetzal birds, a woman with baby and long black cotton hair, two men with pendant sashes and a man playing a marimba; label on back says "100% COTTON MADE IN GUATEMALA"; LENGTH 45.5 CM. Materials, techniques: cotton brocade; made on a treadle loom. Context of use: According to Margot Schevill this apron is Indian made for use by mestizos. Obviously this and many others were made for export.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ashtray, accession number 3-26809, described as Ashtray with carved and painted quetzel; the bird is glued to blond, varnished ashtray which has “Guatemala C.a. painted on rim; 2 encircling brown-stained or pyroengraved bands on tray rim
Hearst Museum object titled Ashtray, accession number 11-43105, no description available.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ashtray, accession number 7-9658, described as Ashtray; brass; 3-legged motif in center, “ISLE OF MAN” engraved on front; 3 feet on back; on back Rd. No. 9009pp and MADE IN ENGLAND in relief; rim diameter 7 cm
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ashtray, accession number 2-71296, described as Ashtray; bronzed-faced copper ashtray in shape of state of Arizona; cowboy, Indian, cactus and wildlife motifs in repousse-like technique around edge, “ Arizona” soldered on in center; “made in Japan” on back; 15 x 12.4 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ashtray, accession number 2-71297, described as Ashtray; round copper ashtray with two holders for cigarettes; silver totem pole model affixed to center with “Alaska” below; max. w. 15.1 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 3-29243, described as Satchel; black cotton with brocaded wool design in beige of Jalieza plumed dancer, deer and cats; self flap with plaited ties; woven shoulder strap; length open 41 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bag, woven and dyed, accession number 3-26801, described as Satchel, varicolored and natural fibers of the “Century Plant” in knotless netting; metal rings at one end; self shoulder strap; star and fret design at base

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