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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