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Woman's ceremonial blouse (Huipil)

three-panel huipil, 4-selvedge panels, joined with randas in brocaded area and with black zigzags from brocade down; handspun ixcaco ground, thickly woven geometric designs in multicolors at chest, back and shoulders; appliqué sunburst design at neck opening; round cut neck. Central design on yoke is of rayed diamonds and circular spots; chest are has W-shaped chevrons in multiple colors. Two faced brocade.

Date
c. 1945
In our collection
since September the 2nd, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
27 7/8 x 42 3/4 in. (70.8 x 108.59 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Cotton, wool, silk, synthetic; supplementary weft patterning, embroidery, appliqué
Price
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Composition
oxygen56%
atium37%
zinc2%
iron2%
cadmium3%