tilmahtli

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Scope note
Large, rectangular items of woven material frequently decorated with a variety of designs made across Mesoamerica. Worn over the shoulders like a cloak, they were also a primary unit of trade used in the payment of tribute during the pre-Hispanic period.
tilmahtli
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025