San José Nacahuil ceremonial faja (sash belt).

This post-1980 faja was hand woven on a back strap loom made especially for belts. All the surface decoration is brocade in silk. Each end has multi-colored hand knotted fringes. Being covered in silk, this is a very unique item. It is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Juana Mateo Rosales at her stall in Tinamit Maya on Calle Santander in Panajachel. W 5 x L 290 cm plus fringes. (15-307) $ 275. OBO