Utility Cloth

Tzute

99-23-110

From: Guatemala | Santo Tomas Chichicastenango | Department of Quiche

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Tzute
Object Number 99-23-110
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maya
Provenience Guatemala | Santo Tomas Chichicastenango | Department of Quiche
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton | Wool
Description

Ceremonial Cofradia Tzute. Two cotton panels stitched together with a wide randa in cotton and wool. Two wide bands in white alternating with narrow stripes in red, yellow, blue, green and orange. Seamed at one end, selvedge at other end.

Length 77.47 cm
Width 95.25 cm
Credit Line Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999

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