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