Blouse

Huipil

99-23-29A

From: Guatemala | Chajul | Department of Quiche

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Huipil
Object Number 99-23-29A
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. Red ground 2 panels joined by machine. Row of large birds across chest and shoulders. 2 squares of checkerboard on each shoulder. All brocaded. Neck cut round, sewn by machine. 1 white machine stitched below neckline front.

Length 59 cm
Width 87 cm
Credit Line Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999

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