San Juan Cotzal ceremonial huipil.

This long 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 collection in Guatemala. W 90 x L 99 cm. (18-62). $250. OBO

The photograph at the bottom was taken in San Juan Cotzal by Frank Lee Mays.