Tablecloth

Tzute

70-13-84

From: Guatemala | San Antonio Aguas Calientes | Department of Sacatepequez

Curatorial Section: American

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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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