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Huipil

84-27-4

From: Guatemala | Chajul | Department of Quiche

Curatorial Section: American

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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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