Woman's huipil/shirt

Culture/People
probably Tzotzil Maya (attributed)
Collector
Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian
Seller
Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian
Collection History
Collected by Elaine Solow, probably during trips to Mexico to purchase crafts for a New York City boutique; purchased by MAI from Elena Solow in 1973.
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Place
Huixtán; Huixtán Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
See related items
Tzotzil Maya
Clothing/Garments
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Catalog Number
24/7919
Barcode
247919.000
Object Type
Clothing/Garments
Object Name
Woman's huipil/shirt
Media/Materials
Cotton cloth, cotton embroidery floss, thread
Techniques
Sewn, embroidered
Dimensions
155 x 161 cm
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61a9fcd24-e5bf-44f8-9b09-08c6dba924ab
Record ID
NMAI_263743