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- unknown Ne'ivi Davi (Highland Mixtec) maker
- mecate (short rope), 1989
- Where object was made: Jamiltepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
- plant fiber
- Object Length/Diameter: 209 x 1 cm
Object Length/Diameter: 82 1/4 x 3/8 in - Gift of Robert J. Smith
- Not on display
- 2007.5485
- unknown Ne'ivi Davi (Highland Mixtec) maker
- Open page with bookmarkable url
- Description
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The short length of a small diameter rope is made from twisted plant fibers. It is a light natural color.
It was used for tying loads (water jugs, etc) to burros.