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San Martin Sacatepequez (Chile Verde) cinta (hair ribbon). W 10 x L 280 cm. This post-1980 cinta was hand woven
on a back strap loom. It is heavily decorated with quetzal bird and floral motifs in supplementary brocade. The
ends are trimmed with a lace appliqué. The weaver has used hilo manchado, a thread dyed in various colors, which
is popular in San Martin Chile Verde. It is in very good condition. It was acquired from Ema and Carmen Tepeu of
San Pedro Sacatepequez (G). (10-347) $ 50.
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