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Huipil

99-23-5

From: Guatemala | Santa Maria De Jesus | Department of Sacatepequez

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Huipil
Object Number 99-23-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maya (Central American Culture)
Provenience Guatemala | Santa Maria De Jesus | Department of Sacatepequez
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton | Silk | Rayon
Description

Huipil made of two panels. Coarsely woven white background completely covered with brocading except 16cm along the bottom. Colors: magenta, blue, green, pink and white cotton and pink silk. Square neck with slit finished with a magenta velvet band, which also lines the arm holes.

Length 63 cm
Width 62 cm
Credit Line Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999

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