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Huipil

Native NameHuipil
Object Number:2014-19-66
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Quiche
Provenience: Guatemala
Department of Quezaltenango
Zunil
Culture Area: Central American
Section:American
Materials:Cotton
Length: 88.4 cm
Width: 93 cm
Credit Line:Gift of Louis Weinstock and Rosa Portell-Weinstock, 2014
Other Number:L-699-66 - Old Loan Number

Description

Huipil made of two panels joined by a central, green randa. Upper portion has white and blue ground with horizontal, purple stripes. Lower portion has white ground with horizontal purple stripes. Central area is purple with vertical stripes of orange, blue, pink and blue. Neck hole is cut and stitched. Sides not sewn. Fringe on lower, back edge.

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