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Huipil, Maya woman's shirt
Object Number 17-3-20/C7762
Display Title Huipil, Maya woman's shirt
Descriptions
Object Description Huipil, part of costume bought from a woman
Inventory Description Shirt, woven, brown with red shoulders, chest, embroidered black circles, lines
Classification
  • Shirt
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / El Quiche / <County> / Santo Tomas Chichicastenango
Materials Fiber, Dye, Cotton, Silk
Dimensions Overall: 67.82 x 93.5 cm (26 11/16 x 36 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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