Blouse

Huipil

99-23-26

From: Guatemala | Department of Quiche | Nebaj

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Huipil
Object Number 99-23-26
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maya
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Quiche | Nebaj
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton
Description

Huipil with white ground, two panels. Brocading in multicolor. Animals, people, plants, geometric motifs. Neck bound with commercial fabric and embroidered in chain stitch. Hem machine stitches with zig-zag line.

Length 67 cm
Width 99 cm
Credit Line Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999

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