This type of huipil is known in Quiche as the “rij po’t”. Hand woven on a back strap loom in two wide cotton panels. Most of the warp stripes are “ixcaco” – hand spun undyed naturally brown cotton. The surface decoration is supplementary brocade featuring extravagant plumed serpent motifs across the front and back. Pre-1980. Tecpan ceremonial huipils are rare. This quality example is in very good condition. Acquired from Maria Isabel Gonzales of Patzicia at the “bomberos” market in Panajachel. W129 x L118 cm. (12-184) $ 450. OBO