Blouse
Huipil
| 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 |
| Length: | 122 cm |
| Width: | 76 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
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.
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