Huipil - Chichicastenango, Woman's H_CC_16_01 Hawk opening paths for future generations

opening paths for future generations to take off those paradigms and taboos that women could not paint

All panels brocaded

Width:  30  inches

Signed "Gaspar Aju Navachoc" oil painting of Santiago Atitlan Mayan woman harvesting coffee

Small embroidered flowers around neck

Huipil - Chichicastenango, Woman's H_CC_16_01 Hawk opening paths for future generationsChichicastenago Woman's Huipil Striking geometric design and colors on this finely woven, brocaded woman's huipil. Back strap loomed, traditional 3 panel construction with unusual festive darker red background. Sun design embroidered around head hole made of thread the women call lustistrina (silk like). Condition: Very good used condition with a few loose threads. Well finished selvages on all panels with some looseness along bottom of several of the