Santo Tomás Chichicastenango vintage men’s ceremonial faja (belt).

Hand woven on a back strap loom in one red cotton panel. Each end has an area of supplementary brocade, all in silk, featuring plumed serpent motifs and hand knotted fringes. This faja is an integral part of the men’s cofradia costume. This very fine example is in excellent condition. From the collection of Joan Jacobson of Tucson. W 23 x L 208 cm plus hand-knotted fringes. 21-212. $ 200 or best offer.