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Tzute embroidered headcloth for a woman, white with purple animal motif
Tzute embroidered headcloth for a woman, white with purple animal motif
Object Number 970-24-20/23760
Display Title Tzute embroidered headcloth for a woman, white with purple animal motif
Descriptions
Object Description Tzut. White with purple embroidery and purple tassels. Warp-faced plain weave with supplementary weft-patterning and embroidered seam; additional descriptive notes under conservation.
Inventory Description Tzute, woven, white, black tassles, purple embroidery animal motif
Classification
  • Woven
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / El Quiche / <County> / Santo Tomas Chichicastenango
Materials Fiber , Dye , Silk , Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 69 x 76 cm (27 3/16 x 29 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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