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Old Ceremonial (Cofradía) Huipil from Chuarrancho
$2500

Old Ceremonial (Cofradía) Huipil from Chuarrancho
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  • Old Ceremonial (Cofradía) Huipil from Chuarrancho
  • Old Ceremonial (Cofradía) Huipil from Chuarrancho
  • Old Ceremonial (Cofradía) Huipil from Chuarrancho
  • Old Ceremonial (Cofradía) Huipil from Chuarrancho
  • Old Ceremonial (Cofradía) Huipil from Chuarrancho
  • Old Ceremonial (Cofradía) Huipil from Chuarrancho

The following item belongs to the range of “Antique and Rare Items of the Casa de Artes’ Treasures Series”. This item can only be purchased online using PAYPAL or a US Dollar Check sent to our P.O. Box address in Florida, USA. For buying instructions and more pictures, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

This huipil is woven in 3 panels with 4 selvedge ends.  The panels are joined without a randa.  The round neck is cut out and embroidered with silk.  The piece is completely brocaded with designs in purple and red color.  Designs: zoomorphic: double headed eagles, ixcanel, birds and dogs. Geometric: stars and feather serpent.

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1940’s
Ethnic Group: Kakchiquel
Origin: Chuarrancho, Guatemala
Materials: Cotton and silk.
Use: Ceremonial Huipil
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 43.5" x 24.5"
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