Chichicastenango ceremonial huipil. W89 x L129 cm opened. This circa-1980 ceremonial huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in 3 brown cotton base panels joined by hand embroidered multi-colored decorative seams, partially of silk. The center panel is wider and more extensively decorated than the side panels. The decoration is primarily supplementary brocade with the background in silk, featuring highly sylized double-headed eagle designs that incorporate plummed serpent motifs. The sunburst collar is unique to Chichicastenango huipils and this example is particularly fine. This collar decoration is hand embroidered with chain stitching in cotton and silk. This fine huipil is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Maria Huarcas Aigua of Chichicastenango. (8-74) $220. Sold.