Woman's head scarf

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Culture/People: probably Maya (attributed)
Previous owner: Katherine Lamont O'Donoghue (Mrs. Sidney E. O'Donoghue), Non-Indian, 1898-1987
Donor: Katherine Lamont O'Donoghue (Mrs. Sidney E. O'Donoghue), Non-Indian, 1898-1987

Collection History: Acquired by Katherine Lamont O'Donoghue (Mrs. Sidney E. O'Donoghue, 1898-1987) in the 1930s when her husband was posted to Guatemala as a diplomat; donated to MAI by Mrs. O'Donoghue in 1970.
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Place: Guatemala City; Guatemala Municipality; Guatemala Department, Metropolitan Region; Guatemala

See related items: Maya; Clothing/Garments: Headwear and Headdresses

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/3990
Barcode: 243990.000

Object Type: Clothing/Garments: Headwear and Headdresses

Object Name: Woman's head scarf
Media/Materials: Cotton yarn
Techniques: Woven
Dimensions: 39 x 87 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6df74a4a0-968d-4777-b0f7-4f52fa957460

Record ID: NMAI_258965