Blouse
Huipil
99-23-81
From: Guatemala | Nahuala | Department of Solola
Curatorial Section: American
Native Name | Huipil |
Object Number | 99-23-81 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Maya (Central American Culture) |
Provenience | Guatemala | Nahuala | Department of Solola |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Cotton |
Description | Wedding Huipil of three panels. White ground with multicolored brocaded design in the front and back center, as well as on the shoulders. Design in mainly red with some blue, orange and green. Round neck trimmed in lace. Arm openings have a 6cm slit on either side. Red dye has run and stained the entire huipil. |
Length | 68 cm |
Width | 87 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
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