Shirt

Camisa

58-21-1

From: Mexico (Central America) | Chiapas

Curatorial Section: American

Native Name Camisa
Object Number 58-21-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mexican | Lacandon
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Chiapas
Culture Area Central American
Period Modern
Section American
Materials Bark | Vegetable Fiber
Description

Ceremonial Camisa. White. 2 widths, folded at shoulder, stitched with vegetable fibre to to form side seam and center front and back. Presented to Mr. Healey by the Lacandon named Chankin - came from his "church;" ceremonial Lacandon incense burners or "God pots," and bows and arrows, were presented at the same time.

Length 92 cm
Width 92 cm
Credit Line Gift of E. S. Whitman, 1958

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