Blouse

Huipil

99-23-69

From: Guatemala | San Mateo Huehuetenango

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Huipil
Object Number 99-23-69
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maya
Provenience Guatemala | San Mateo Huehuetenango
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton | Muslin
Technique Embroidered
Description

Heavy embroidery in bold, bright colors on natural commercial muslin. Geometric design from shoulders to "V" in center. Along the bottom are six birds, a branch of leaves and blue and red flowers. Multicolored design with three large stars on the front and center. Worn in a mountain village.

Length 84 cm
Width 127 cm
Credit Line Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999

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