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San Pedro Sacatepequez (G) ceremonial huipil.
This circa-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back-strap loom in
two white cotton panels joined by hand embroidered decorative seams. These panels are decorated with
supplementary brocade featuring sacred cieba tree, zoomorphic and plant motifs. Ceremonial huipils was
used in cofradia society ceremonies, weddings and saint’s day celebrations. This example is in very good
condition. From Tomasa Calbo Mateo of
Chichicastenango at the “bomberos” textile market in Panajachel. W 93 x L 63 cm. (15-281) Was $150. Now $125 or best offer.
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