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Man’s Ceremonial Head Tzute from Chichicastenango
$3450

Man’s Ceremonial Head Tzute from Chichicastenango
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  • Man’s Ceremonial Head Tzute from Chichicastenango
  • Man’s Ceremonial Head Tzute from Chichicastenango
  • Man’s Ceremonial Head Tzute from Chichicastenango
  • Man’s Ceremonial Head Tzute from Chichicastenango
  • Man’s Ceremonial Head Tzute from Chichicastenango
  • Man’s Ceremonial Head Tzute from Chichicastenango

Two paneled red cotton man’s head tzute woven on a back strap loom, used for a ceremonial purpose. The piece shows a red background with alternated thin indigo warp lines. The two panels demonstrate a double headed eagle. This designs stands for duality. The eagle is formed with several dots (which represent stars); its wings and tail have a zigzag shape (feather serpent). The same design of the feather serpent is woven on both ends; this is a symbolic pattern in Mayan believes. The planet Venus is shown in a rhombus motive. All patterns are brocaded in with silk and using the two face brocading technique. The joining band or “randa” is hand-embroidered with silk. Notice that this piece has on each of the four corners silk tassels joined with the bounded knots. These tassels represent in this specific village and piece, the rain. All the colors are chemical dyes, except for the indigo which is a natural dye. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1940’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: Chichicastenango, El Quiché
Materials: Cotton and silk
Use: Ceremonial Head Tzute
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 27” x 28”
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