Blouse

Huipil

99-23-29B

From: Guatemala | Chajul | Department of Quiche

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Huipil
Object Number 99-23-29B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maya
Provenience Guatemala | Chajul | Department of Quiche
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton
Description

One of two huipils. 2 panels, white ground, 6 large birds brocaded in multicolors both front and back. 1 brocaded checkerboard designs on each shoulder, 1 feather design and geometric designs. Floats on the interior. Each panel has 4 selvedges.

Length 54 cm
Width 84.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999
Other Number CG2016-2-205 - Found in Collection Number | 99-23-130 - Other Number

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