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Huipil

99-23-55

From: Guatemala | San Pedro Sacatepequez

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Huipil
Object Number 99-23-55
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maya (Central American Culture)
Provenience Guatemala | San Pedro Sacatepequez
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton
Technique Embroidered
Description

2 panels, white ground with multicolor brocading on upper 3/4 of huipil. Round neck with heavy embroidered trim - open sides (poncho-like). Geometric designs consisting mainly of triangles and diamonds. Multicolored, bold and bright.

Length 122 cm
Width 76 cm
Credit Line Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999

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