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

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Dateca. 1955
Mediumcotton, silk and dye
DimensionsOverall: 28 1/2 x 33 in. (72.4 x 83.8 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Richard D. Mandell through exchange
Terms
    Object number95.0007.26
    DescriptionThe distinctive sunburst neckline used by Chichicastenango weavers indicates where this otherwise rather unusual huipil was made. Against a white cotton background, the artist brocaded large multi-colored diamonds interspersed with flowers. She also incorporated silk rosettes at each shoulder.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    2005
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    1930-1935
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ceremonial Blouse (Cofradia Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    1970s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    2005
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1932
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ceremonial Blouse (Cofradia Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ceremonial Blouse (Cofradia Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ceremonial Blouse (Cofradia Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1970
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