Burden strap/tumpline

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Date created: 1960–1963

Culture/People: Kaqchikel Maya (Cakchiquel)
Previous owner: John R. Hansen, Non-Indian
Donor: John R. Hansen, Non-Indian

Collection History: Purchased by John R. Hansen in 1963 when he worked with Kaqchikel Maya members of a local agricultural cooperative to build a vocational training school; donated to NMAI by John R. Hansen in 2021.
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Place: Patzicia area; Patzicia; Patzicia Municipality; Chimaltenango Department, Central Region; Guatemala

See related items: Kaqchikel Maya (Cakchiquel); Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 27/638
Barcode: 270638.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Burden strap/tumpline
Media/Materials: Hide
Techniques: Cut, braided, tied
Dimensions: 51.5 x 10.3 x 3.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws669df4aa6-4077-49ad-ae61-b5cae246cb82

Record ID: NMAI_416572