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Ceremonial Huipil
| Native Name | Huipil |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 99-23-2 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Maya (Central American Culture) |
| Provenience: | Guatemala |
| Culture Area: | Central American |
| Date Made: | ca. 1965 |
| Early Date: | 1960 |
| Late Date: | 1970 |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Cotton Silk |
| Length: | 65 cm |
| Width: | 99 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
Description
Ceremonial Huipil. Natural colored cotton; silk detailing. Old style huipil. Light and dark pink (magenta) embroidery around neck and arm holes. 3 panels joined with pink and magenta randas. Pink, magenta and white geometric brocading. Horizonal weft stripes in white and magenta in center front panel.
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