Blouse
Huipil
99-23-66
From: Guatemala | Department of Solola
Curatorial Section: American
Native Name | Huipil |
Object Number | 99-23-66 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Maya |
Provenience | Guatemala | Department of Solola |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Cotton | Silk |
Description | Man's brown cotton huipil with red, green, blue, yellow and white stripes. Sleeves have red ground with wider stripes in the same colors. Slit in the front and back center. Small silk brocaded designs scattered over the front and the sleeves. Neck and cuffs are gathered and bound. Good example of an old style shirt. |
Length | 92 cm |
Width | 68 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
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