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Blouse (Huipil)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Blouse (Huipil)

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumcotton and dye
DimensionsOverall: 29 1/4 x 35 1/2 in. (74.3 x 90.2 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel K. Lothrop
Terms
    Object number58.123.000
    DescriptionThis huipil is very representative of the style of Santo Tomás Chichicastenango. It is all cotton, and decoration is limited to the area of the shoulder and arms. The double eagle design is especially significant in Chichicastenango, where local myths describe the two headed bird as a powerful sun god who sees both the bad and the good in the world.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    1912-1917
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    2005
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    2005
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1932
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Guna people
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    1912-1917
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    1930-1935