Jacket

Saco

46-11-6

From: Guatemala | Department of Quiche | Santo Tomas Chichicastenango

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 46-11-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Guatemalan
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Quiche | Santo Tomas Chichicastenango
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Wool | Silk
Technique Embroidered
Description

Heavy black wool embroidered with sillk in magenta, orange, blue and a little yellow. Scroll design with green quetzal bird on left breast. Fringe around bottom. For man of noble rank. Bag of loose yarn with coat.

Length 150 cm
Width 60 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Thomas E. Drake, 1946

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