San Juan Cotzal mantel (table cloth). W118 x L150 cm plus fringes on both ends. This unusual item was hand woven on a back strap loom in two cotton base panels. These panels feature complex warp stripes primarily in red and green and supplementary brocade of bird, animal and plant motifs. It also has hand knotted fringes on both ends. It was very likely made for ceremonial occasions. It is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Ana Carolina Ajanel of Chichicastenango. (10-286) $ 160. OBO