Utility Cloth

Tzute

99-23-78

From: Guatemala

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Tzute
Object Number 99-23-78
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maya
Provenience Guatemala
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton | Silk
Technique Embroidered
Description

Transitional tzute. Rare and extraordinary old cloth. Woven in multicolored stripes of deep colors- green, navy blue, red-orange, purple, yellow and cream. Embroidered design of flowers, birds, rooster, tiger and two large brocaded animals in center.

Length 98 cm
Width 55 cm
Credit Line Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999

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