Blouse

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/23

Blouse made of royal blue and purple striped fabric, stitched together on the sides, with a square opening for the head. Shoulders and bib are embroidered with black and green, and gold and light purple metallic (Lurex) zoomorphic (gecko-like) designs. One creature is not complete, with only purple stitched.


  • Type of Item blouse
  • Culture Maya
  • Material cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, rayon fibre
  • Measurements height 74.5 cm, width 54.8 cm (overall)

  • Creator Lucia Perez
  • Field Collector Laura Osorio
  • Previous Owner Laura Osorio
  • Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation

  • Made in Chenalho

  • Creation Date during 2017
  • Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3289/0023