Bowl. Gourd, inside coated with black sticky material; bright colored small beads applied to the interior with wax in a design of two animals. Outside of gourd is in poor condition. diam: 11.5 cm
Donor:
Edgar C. Altermatt, Katharine D. Jenkins, and Mrs. Edgar C. Altermatt
Collection place:
San Andrés Cohamiata, Mezquitic, Jalisco, Mexico
Culture or time period:
Wixáritari (Huichol)
Collector:
Katharine D. Jenkins
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Bowls (vessels) and Gourds (plant components)
Function:
5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies