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Hearst Museum object titled Container, accession number 5-16834, described as container for liquids. a gourd decorated with 8 strands of cowrie shells in groups of 2 strands per group. each strand has 4 or 6 shells and attaches to a woven ring stand. stand and a neck on the gourd with cap are woven of grass or reed. grass colors are green, red and natural light brown. thin reddish leather strap. gourd is brown.
Hearst Museum object titled Container with lid, accession number 5-16852a,b, described as wood container (a) hollowed and carved from a single piece of wood. natural light brown. incised bands with triangle patterns painted dark brown. lid (b) for container. similar to container.
Hearst Museum object titled Cushion, accession number 5-16868, described as long, rectangular, leather cushion; hand sewn on each end and one side. leather loops on each corner, plus hide string at 2 corners. painted geometric decoration on both sides (checks, diamonds, zigzags, dots, lines) in sepia on natural leather. sewn together with tan thread. patched on one corner.
Hearst Museum object titled Cushion, accession number 5-16812, described as leather cushion; long rectangular leather covered cushion; hand seamed on each end and one side. leather loops at each corner. painted geometric decoration on both sides (checkered diamonds, triangles, diamond grids) in sepia on natural leather. laced closure at one end.
Hearst Museum object titled Cushion, accession number 5-16813, described as long, rectangular leather covered cushion; hand seamed on each end and one side. leather loops on each corner. painted geometric decoration on both sides (checks, diamonds, 'X's, zigzags and triangles) in sepia on natural leather. sewn together with black thread on 2 sides. crude stitching on closure end.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 5-16822a,b, described as handmade (by sewing machine) woman's dress. white with olive green braid hem band, sleeve band, neck band and belt. constructed in 2 layers: base is plain white cotton; overdress is white gauze with green decorative bands integral to the weave at the hem. neck and sleeve bands are applied by hand. gathered skirt, 3/4 sleeves, zippered back closure. a) dress, b) belt.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 5-16839, described as woman's dress, cotton with hand embroidered bands around neck and down center front to 27.0cm from hem where a decorative element composed of diamonds, triangles, checkered areas, teardrops and tendrils. armholes are finished with the same embroidered bands. colors are black, red, green, blue, gold, wine, lavender, yellow. counterpoise embroidered on back is similar in diamond and drop pattern as at lower front.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 5-16841, described as woman's dress, cotton, reversible, with hand embroidered purple band at neck opening and sleeve openings. front and back have embroidered medallions (golden yellow and purple). woven decorative bands at hem. garment is double thickness and can be worn with yellow medallion predominant or purple medallion predominant by turning it inside out.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 5-16823, described as handmade (by sewing machine) woman's dress. white cotton with decorative woven band (red with diamond pattern) and accent colors (pale green, yellow, pink, white, lavender, orange, dark green) at hem. constructed in 2 layers: base is plain white cotton; overdress is white gauze with decorative band incorporated into the weave. gathered skirt, short sleeves, zipper closure at back.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 5-16824, described as handmade (by sewing machine) woman's dress. white cotton with decorative woven band (black and purple with a medallion pattern) at hem. constructed in 2 layers: base is plain white cotton; overdress is white gauze with decorative band incorporated in the weave. gathered skirt, short sleeves with narrow woven band (black and purple) at hem. zipper closure in back.

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