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Headcloth, two panels sewn together, red ground with thin black stripes, brocaded burgundy animal forms, four burgundy corner tassels. Thin wood shavings are still attached to tassels (possibly a packing material).
Headcloth, two panels sewn together, red ground with thin black stripes, brocaded burgundy animal forms, four burgundy corner tassels. Thin wood shavings are still attached to tassels (possibly a packing material).
Object Number 2010.22.39
Display Title Headcloth, two panels sewn together, red ground with thin black stripes, brocaded burgundy animal forms, four burgundy corner tassels. Thin wood shavings are still attached to tassels (possibly a packing material).
Descriptions
Inventory Description Headcloth, woven cotton, two panels, red ground with thin black stripes, brocaded animal designs and border in green, red, burgundy, large tassel
Classification
  • Tzute
Department Ethnographic
Date 1959 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / El Quiche / <County> / Santo Tomas Chichicastenango
Materials Cotton Dye
Dimensions Other: 68 x 73 cm (26 3/4 x 28 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2010.22.39
Credit Line Gift of Samuel Kirkland Lothrop, Jr.
Provenance
Owner A. Karen Romney
Owner Samuel Kirkland Lothrop Jr.
Collector Joy Mahler Lothrop
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
Donor Donated by A. Karen Romney

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