Blouse
Huipil
99-23-12
From: Guatemala | San Martin Jilotepeque
Curatorial Section: American
Native Name | Huipil |
Object Number | 99-23-12 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Maya (Central American Culture) |
Provenience | Guatemala | San Martin Jilotepeque |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Cotton | Silk | Velvet |
Description | Huipil of two panels completely covered in brocading. Predominant color is magenta with orange, white, green and blue. Horizontal geometric motifs in bands. Joined in the middle and sides with a wide, multicolored randa. Neck is cut and appliqued with blue velvet. Round gathered circle of blue velvet bordered with white commercial lace below neckline and at arms. |
Length | 52 cm |
Width | 81 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
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