Bedcover (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18670999)

Design: Border on all four sides of fan-like shapes alternate with sprays of flowers. In the center a circle containing a figure holding a bow, wearing a sheath of arrows and carrying a spear. Embroidery losses in this area. Central circle is surrounded with a floral wreath. Floral sprays coming in diagonally from each corner. Isolated birds and floral sprigs on the field. Piece is surrounded with a woven fringe where the wefts have been braided into deep triangles. Colored silk has been tied to the crossings of the braids.