This 1980 or earlier ceremonial huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in three white cotton base panels of hand spun thread. It is very large and long. The principal decoration is supplementary brocade that features plumed serpent, universal diamond, double-headed eagle and other motifs. The head and arm openings are trimmed in blue velvet. It has two “lunas” of matching velvet. Santa Maria de Jesus ceremonial huipils are rare. This very fine example is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Petronila Mendez Bocó of Santa Maria de Jesus. W98 x L100 cm. (12-276) $ 430. OBO