Blouse
Huipil
99-23-12
From: Guatemala | San Martin Jilotepeque
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Huipil |
| Object Number | 99-23-12 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Maya (Central American Culture) |
| Provenience | Guatemala | San Martin Jilotepeque |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton | Silk | Velvet |
| Description | Huipil of two panels completely covered in brocading. Predominant color is magenta with orange, white, green and blue. Horizontal geometric motifs in bands. Joined in the middle and sides with a wide, multicolored randa. Neck is cut and appliqued with blue velvet. Round gathered circle of blue velvet bordered with white commercial lace below neckline and at arms. |
| Length | 52 cm |
| Width | 81 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
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