Francisco Goya, "The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters", 1794-1798, published 1803, Etching and aquatint, Wichita Art Museum, Gift of Mr. Robert Fizzell, 1964.2.43. Central American Textiles from the Collection of Jerry Martin

Nov. 23, 2008 through March 1, 2009

This exhibition showcases a collection by Jerry Martin, Director of the Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology, Wichita State University. Jerry collects contemporary textiles from southern Mexico and Guatemala. The textiles represent their continuing tradition of weaving on backstrap looms with examples of what the people wear everyday as well as for ceremonies.  >

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