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Huipil

96-10-4

From: Guatemala | Department of Alta Verapaz | Coban

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Huipil
Object Number 96-10-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Guatemalan
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Alta Verapaz | Coban
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton
Description

Huipil. Three white cotton panels sewn together. Brocaded designs in the center of people, abstract floral motifs. Motifs on sides are of hourglasses, zigzags, animals and floral motifs. Square neck opening uncut.

Length 96 cm
Width 91 cm
Credit Line Gift of Maude de Schauensee and Mrs. Howard Lewis in memory of their parents Williamina and Rodolphe Meyer de Schauensee, 1996

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