Utility Cloth

Tzute

99-23-108

From: Guatemala | Santo Tomas Chichicastenango | Department of Quiche

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Tzute
Object Number 99-23-108
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maya
Provenience Guatemala | Santo Tomas Chichicastenango | Department of Quiche
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Silk | Cotton | Wool
Description

Man's tzute headdress of two panels on a red, cotton ground with black pin stripes. Panels are joined with a wide randa in purple and pink silk. The center portion is brocaded in designs of multicolored flowers bordered by bands of geometric motifs.

Height 1.6 cm
Length 166.9 cm
Width 78.1 cm
Credit Line Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999

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