Collection place: State of Mexico, Mexico / Collector: Marian Lorraine Hahn Simpson / Culture or time period: Mesoamerican peoples - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Serape, accession number 3-28383, described as Quechquemitl. 2 joined panels, 37 x 71 cm. each. Fuchsia wool in plain weave; bands of green scrolls with floral designs in between, all embroidered. Attached fringe at base of wool yarn loops in red, green, yellow and fuchsia sections; width along base - 102 cm. Provenience (incl. craftsman): State of Mexico, from the vicinity of Atlacomulco att.*. Native name and meaning: Quechquemitl: women's shoulder covering. Materials/Techniques: Handspun, handwoven wool in plain weave with embroidery. Context of use (incl. role in trade): *From the area of Atlacomulco, State of Mexico (Mazahua language group). - Alejandro de Avila Blomberg.