Blouse
Huipil
70-13-16
From: Guatemala | Department of Quiche | Chajul
Curatorial Section: American
Native Name | Huipil |
Object Number | 70-13-16 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Guatemalan | Ixil |
Provenience | Guatemala | Department of Quiche | Chajul |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Cotton | Silk |
Description | Ceremonial huipil for Cofradia; for unmarried girl. Done on belt loom. cotton, two breadths. Red pin stripe on white background. Sparse brocaded animal design motifs. Purple silk embroidery around entire neck. |
Length | 87 cm |
Width | 66 cm |
Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1970 |
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