Aguacatan cinta (hair ribbon).

These cintas are widely considered the finest head dresses in Guatemala and this is a top quality example. Hand woven in cotton on a back-strap loom and decorated by supplementary brocade. Each of the 6 tassels is roughly 18 cm long. Circa 1980. In excellent condition. From the collection of Joan Jacobson of Tucson. W 12 x L 256 cm plus tassels. 21-228. $ 220 or best offer.