Tablecloth
Tzute
70-13-84
From: Guatemala | San Antonio Aguas Calientes | Department of Sacatepequez
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 70-13-84 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Guatemalan |
Provenience | Guatemala | San Antonio Aguas Calientes | Department of Sacatepequez |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Cotton |
Iconography | Fish | Bird | Flower | Grapes |
Description | Red cotton with three yellow stripes running the length of the cloth on each selvedge edge. Three distinct brocaded design groupings. Motifs: fish and grape clusters, bird and flowers. Small white brocaded figures holding hands form motif band of central design unit. Made strictly for tourists. Brocaded design appears on both sided of tablecloth. |
Length | 162 cm |
Width | 56 cm |
Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1970 |
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