Woman's huipil/shirt

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Date created: 1970-1973

Culture/People: probably Triqui (Trique) [San Joan Copala] (attributed)
Collector: Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian
Previous owner: Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian
Seller: Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian

Collection History: Collected by Elena Solow, probably during trips to Mexico to purchase crafts for a New York City boutique; purchased by MAI from Elena Solow circa 1973.
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Place: San Juan Copala; Santiago Juxtlahuaca Municipality, Juxtlahuaca District, Mixteca Region; Oaxaca State; Mexico (inferred)

See related items: Triqui (Trique) [San Joan Copala]; Clothing/Garments

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/8792
Barcode: 248792.000

Object Type: Clothing/Garments

Object Name: Woman's huipil/shirt
Media/Materials: Cotton yarn, ribbon
Techniques: Woven, sewn

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65d66f03c-cee8-4ab2-9fa5-4fe7e894d242

Record ID: NMAI_264526