Blouse
Huipil
96-12-1
From: Guatemala | Department of Alta Verapaz | Tactic | Pasmolon | Western Highlands
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Huipil |
| Object Number | 96-12-1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Guatemala | Department of Alta Verapaz | Tactic | Pasmolon | Western Highlands |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Creator | Dona Dorothea Cho' | Aminta Asig Cho' |
| Date Made | 1995 |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Description | Woman's blouse known as "de venado" or "deer" design. Called a "medio de luto" (semi-mourning" due to the intrusion of small quantities of reds into the predominantly green/blue palette. An "aarko" (zigzag design) at border; keej; pareja (couple); muula (horse/mule);tap (crab). |
| Length | 103 cm |
| Width | 95 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Ed Carter, 1996 |
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