Blouse
Huipil
99-23-106
From: Guatemala | Santo Tomas Chichicastenango | Department of Quiche
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Huipil |
| Object Number | 99-23-106 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Maya (Central American Culture) |
| Provenience | Guatemala | Santo Tomas Chichicastenango | Department of Quiche |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton | Silk |
| Description | Ceremonial huipil of and spun cotton. Three panels of natural white cotton with white shadow stripes joined with a blue, cotton center panel. Brocading in purple silk with orange and green silk geometric motifs. Four disks in black fabric are attached with chain stitch, one each on the front, back, and shoulders. Neck is cut and embroidered with chain stitching in a ray design. |
| Length | 72 cm |
| Width | 87 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
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