Zapotec Bozal - goat muzzle
Name/Title
Zapotec Bozal - goat muzzleEntry/Object ID
2025.01.029Description
Handwoven animal muzzle made from strips of natural plant fiber woven around a circular wooden frame. The muzzle has a tapered, basket-like shape with an open weave that allows airflow while limiting the animal’s ability to graze. Vertical wooden supports and horizontal woven strips create a sturdy yet lightweight structure. Wider pieces of bark or plant fiber are folded over the top rim and secured to strengthen the opening. The object has a natural finish with variations in brown, tan, and gray-green tones caused by the untreated materials. The muzzle was designed to fit over a goat’s snout and is both functional and durable for everyday use.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1972Ethnography
Cultural Region
* Untyped Cultural Region
Valles Centrales, Oaxaca, MexicoCulture/Tribe
Zapotec