Coban huipil.

This fine circa-1980 daily huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in three red cotton base panels. It is decorated with supplementary brocade in cotton. Motifs in the brocade include deer (traditional to Coban), people and universal diamonds. Coban style huipils are now worn widely by Guatemalan Maya women. It is in very good condition. It was acquired from the tienda of Sra. Bonifacia Bocó at the Mercado des Artesanos in Antigua. W 95 x L 45 cm. (19-123) $ 170 or best offer.