Blouse
Huipil
99-23-29A
From: Guatemala | Chajul | Department of Quiche
Curatorial Section: American
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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