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Blouse (huipil)

supplementary weft patterning, embroidery, appliqué, Three-paneled huipil, heavily brocaded with two-faced brocade technique; brocaded sections are multicolored in bright hues contrasted with a deep burgandy; plain weave lower half is brown. Motif is double-headed eagle at the center and shoulders, vertical zigzags at sides, and horizontal zigzags at top and bottom (feathered serpent?). Black taffeta sunburst motif appliquéd and embroidered at neck opening.

Date
c. 1965
In our collection
since December the 30th, 2009 up to now
Dimensions
31 1/4 x 33 1/2 in. (79.38 x 85.09 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Cotton, silk, synthetic
Price
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Composition
copper71%
atium7%
zinc5%
cadmium7%
iron10%