San Juan Cotzal ceremonial huipil.

This large circa-1980 ceremonial huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in 3 white cotton panels decorated with supplementary brocade featuring bird, plant and geometric motifs typical of Nebaj ceremonial huipils. The traditional collar design is hand embroidered with four points representing the cardinal directions. The thread used in the base of the center panel is hand spun. This fine example is in like new condition. It was acquired from a private collector who lived in Guatemala 1990-2. W 92 x L 194 cm opened. (16-01) $ 325. OBO