Blouse

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/26

Blouse made of four panels of royal blue fabric with blue metallic threads visible in groups of three, sides stitched together, with a square opening for the head. The panels are attached by vertical bands of black and metallic bronze thread. Shoulders and bib are embroidered with black, light blue with pink and light green butterfly metallic designs. A thick band of black with metallic teal, pink and light green diamond designs runs across the hem.


  • Type of Item blouse
  • Culture Maya
  • Material cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, rayon fibre
  • Measurements height 50.5 cm, width 73.5 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 3289/0026