Skirt
Corte
70-13-112
From: Guatemala | Momostenango | Department of Totonicapan
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Corte |
| Object Number | 70-13-112 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Quiche |
| Provenience | Guatemala | Momostenango | Department of Totonicapan |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Description | Navy and green plaid jaspe. Traditional jaspe of low quality used anywhere in highlands. [$6-7/corte]. As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 40 epi, 2 singles, Z twist, white and indigo japse and green cotton. Weft: 32 ppi, single, Z twist, white and indigo jaspe, 2 singles, green cotton. Balanced plain weave. Made on foot loom." |
| Length | 89 cm |
| Width | 96 cm |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1970 |
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