E1564: Hmong Courtship Ball, Cross Stitch, Elephant foot motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1564

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton ➔ Monks
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

8.5 cm L
8 cm H

Provenance of Object:

Made in Decorah, Iowa, then purchased/sold in Decorah.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Late 1970s

Use/Function:

Courtship ball

Source Locality:

Made in Decorah, most likely made by True Lor because it is similar to other courtship balls we have made by her.

Description:

This is a cross-stitch courtship ball with an elephant foot motif. This courtship ball has a green underside. Courtship balls are used during the New Years festival.

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