Chichicastenango vintage ceremonial huipil. W84 x L144 cm opened. This exceptional circa-1960 ceremonial huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in 3 brown cotton base panels joined by hand embroidered multi-colored decorative seams. The center panel is wider and more extensively decorated than the side panels. The central decorative motif is the double headed eagle motif encompassing the plumed serpent "W", all in supplementary brocade. All of the brocade except one color (red) and the embroidered seams are done in silk. It also features four satin "lunas" representing the cardinal directions. The sunburst collar is unique to Chichicastenango huipils and was hand embroidered with chain stitching in cotton and silk. This fine huipil is in very good condition. Huipils of this quality, age and condition are rare. Collected from Maria Ramos (Tienda Maya antiques) of Chichicastenango. (8-14) $1200. SOLD.