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Object Number 40-49-20/7586
Display Title Embroidered huipil - navy blue cotton base with white cotton and red, green, pur
Descriptions
Object Description Huipil, cotton; Embroidered huipil - navy blue cotton base with white cotton and red, green, purple, yellow & blue silk geometric designs
Inventory Description Shirt, woven, blue with heavy embroidery, polychrome geometric design
Classification
  • Shirt
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Chimaltenango / <County> / San Martin Jilotepeque
Additional Geographic Terms Cachiqueh region
Materials Fabric
Dimensions Overall: 82 x 47.5 cm (32 5/16 x 18 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-49-20/7586; Guat/San Martin, Jilotepequez, Chimaltenango, B9:66:I; Dept. Guat

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