Blouse
Huipil
99-23-69
From: Guatemala | San Mateo Huehuetenango
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Huipil |
| Object Number | 99-23-69 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Maya |
| Provenience | Guatemala | San Mateo Huehuetenango |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton | Muslin |
| Technique | Embroidered |
| Description | Heavy embroidery in bold, bright colors on natural commercial muslin. Geometric design from shoulders to "V" in center. Along the bottom are six birds, a branch of leaves and blue and red flowers. Multicolored design with three large stars on the front and center. Worn in a mountain village. |
| Length | 84 cm |
| Width | 127 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
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