Woman's Shawl or Headdress (Tzute)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Maya

Title

Woman's Shawl or Headdress (Tzute)

Place

San Tomás Chichicastenango (Object made in)

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Made 1900–1950

Medium

Cotton and silk, plain weave with brocading wefts; joined with cotton in cretan stitches

Dimensions

58.1 × 77.5 cm (23 7/8 × 30 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland

Reference Number

1969.727

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