Blouse
Huipil
84-27-4
From: Guatemala | Chajul | Department of Quiche
Curatorial Section: American
Native Name | Huipil |
Object Number | 84-27-4 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Guatemalan | Ixil |
Provenience | Guatemala | Chajul | Department of Quiche |
Culture Area | Central American |
Date Made | 1900-1984 |
Section | American |
Materials | Cotton |
Description | 20th century. White cotton huipil, two panels. With a brocaded band of bird and flower designs in purple, orange, green, yellow, pink, magenta, and brown. Two feathers (chevrons) brocaded on either shoulder in multiple colors, neckline is round and stitched. Sides are seamed. |
Length | 56 cm |
Width | 90 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Pamela H. Hearne, 1984 |
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