Utility Cloth
Tzute
99-23-75
From: Guatemala | Nahuala | Department of Solola
Curatorial Section: American
Native Name | Tzute |
Object Number | 99-23-75 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Maya |
Provenience | Guatemala | Nahuala | Department of Solola |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Cotton | Silk |
Description | Ceremonial headdress with a white ground. Two panels joined with embroidery. Brocaded bird figure in each corner. Center design of birds and a geometric border. Colors in silk are pink, orange, red and tan. Very neat, beautiful brocading. |
Length | 107 cm |
Width | 85 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
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