Blouse
Huipil
99-23-54
From: Guatemala | Chuarrancho | Department of Sacatepequez
Curatorial Section: American
Native Name | Huipil |
Object Number | 99-23-54 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Maya (Central American Culture) |
Provenience | Guatemala | Chuarrancho | Department of Sacatepequez |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Cotton |
Description | Classic ceremonial huipil (folded and carried over shoulder). 3 panels, natural white cotton ground. Mainly deep purple brocading on shoulders - 3 large embroidered designs on front and back - small overall brocaded designs - round neck with multicolor embroidery. Colors in designs: purple, red, yellow, green blue. |
Length | 70 cm |
Width | 103.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
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