41927
Accession Number
18814
Title Of Article Chaper
The Henequen industry of San Pablo, Guatemala
Title Of Journal Book
Museum of the American Indian - Heye foundation Indian Notes
Volume
6
Issue
2
Pages
120-129
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The article describes the manufacture of fiber used to make bags and hammocks. The leaf is cut and pounded. The pulp is scraped away and the stickiness washed off. Each leaf is combed to separate the fibers, and the strands are rolled on the thigh. -- AATA
Keywords
Henequen;Guatemala;Fiber technology AATA
pub_id
41927