{"product_id":"hopi-attributed-childs-ceremonial-rain-sash","title":"Hopi | Handwoven Child’s Rain Sash with Corn Husk Tassel Forms | Circa Early – Mid 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Southwest, likely Hopi Pueblo Culture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-spun cotton textile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early–Mid 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis handwoven cotton sash is believed to represent a traditional Hopi child’s rain sash, a ceremonial textile form associated with Pueblo ritual dress and cultural traditions of the American Southwest. The piece features a tightly woven central band terminating in multiple suspended twisted cotton cords with rounded tassel-like forms resembling wrapped corn husk or cotton ceremonial knots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRain sashes of this type were traditionally worn during ceremonial dances and rites connected to fertility, agricultural renewal, and seasonal observances. The elongated woven format and cascading tassels created movement during dance performances while also carrying symbolic associations tied to rain, life, and spiritual continuity within Pueblo ceremonial traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile displays visible age and hand-crafted irregularities consistent with traditional weaving methods. Its minimalist cream-toned palette and sculptural hanging elements give the piece a strong visual presence suitable for both ethnographic display and textile-focused collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Handwoven cotton construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Long suspended ceremonial tassel elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Traditional Pueblo weaving style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Sculptural ethnographic display presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Mounted for presentation and preservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRain sashes occupy an important place within Pueblo ceremonial traditions, particularly among Hopi communities where woven garments and ritual textiles play central roles in dance regalia and spiritual observances. These objects often symbolized rainfall, agricultural prosperity, and connections between the natural and spiritual worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisplays age-related wear, discoloration, visible staining, minor fraying, and irregularities consistent with use, handling, and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 28 in\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 3 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e75–100 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collection Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a documented Hopi Ceremonial Rain Sash made from cotton and cornhusk in the collection of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.peabody.harvard.edu\/objects\/6576\/hopi-ceremonial-rain-sash\" title=\"Hopi Ceremonial Rain Sash – Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology\"\u003ePeabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/collections\/tribal-indigenous-artifacts\" title=\"Tribal and Indigenous Artifacts – Relic \u0026amp; Rarity\"\u003eCollection of Tribal and Indigenous Artifacts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55932084683074,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1803\/2194\/files\/First_photo_design_-_2026-08-25T192600.329.png?v=1787739088","url":"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/products\/hopi-attributed-childs-ceremonial-rain-sash","provider":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}