Blouse

Huipil

99-23-66

From: Guatemala | Department of Solola

Curatorial Section: American

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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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