Guatemalan Huipil, Textile from Central America

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American: Textiles Pre 1980: item #342829

This is a Guatemalan Huipil that was used for everyday wear and is circa 1980. It is from San Antonio Palopo, Guatemala. It was handwoven on a backstrap loom and is made up of for panels. The neck hole was originally cut at one end of the huipil and them moved to the other. The opening on the bottom was left and the neck hole at the other end has a binding on it.

Guatemalan Textile, Skirt from Colotenango, Authentic

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American: Textiles Pre 1980: item #332690

This Guatemalan Corte, skirt, circa 1970, was made for daily use. It is made of one backstrap-woven panel. There are traditional motifs such as geometric figures and zigzags on the weaving. There are imperfections in this piece consistent with age and usage. There is a slight opening in the seam, some loose threads and some wear to the fabric.

Guatemalan Huipil Textile

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American: Textiles Pre 1980: item #328501

This huipil came from Colotenango which is located in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango in the highlands. It is at least 25 years old. The huipil is made on a backstrap loom and is the traditional blouse worn by the women of Guatemala.

Dolls made from Pre-Columbian Peruvian Textiles

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American: Textiles Pre 1980: item #324789

These dolls are made of scraps of Pre-Columbian fabric The scraps are from the time of the Chancay (ranging from 600 years ago to over 1,000 years ago). The dolls are sewn together and sewn onto a backing. There is a strap attached so the dolls can be hung on a wall. These dolls were made in Latin America.

Sixteen-Petal Art Deco Sterling Bowl

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1940: item #315352
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This sixteen-petal Mexican bowl is boldly repoussed in high relief in the center and is hallmarked by Or-Mex. Combining antique charm with elegant modernity, it is approximately seven inches in diameter and 1-1/4 inches high. Early Twentieth Century.

Mexican Colonial Style Sterling Bowl

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1960: item #315083
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This finely detailed squash-form bowl is from Sanborn in Mexico City and exemplifies the quality for which they are noted. In the form of a larger Spanish Colonial serving bowl, it boasts excellent appliquéd and repoussed details. It is approximately two inches high and 5-1/4 inches wide at the handles.

Spanish Colonial Style Cup By Maciel

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1940: item #314952
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Hector Aguilar Silver and Wood Knife

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1940: item #314948
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This fine knife exemplifies the elegant, Aztec-inspired style for which famous Mexican silversmith/designer Hector Aguilar was known. Measuring approximately six inches by 1-1/4 inches, it dates from around 1935.

PRE-COLUMBIAN JADEITE STRAND OF BEADS

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American: Handiwork Pre 1900: item #262565

A beautiful strand of pre-columbian jadeite beads, 23" in length, restrung on heavy nylon cord, with a central animal(?) carved figue. Several other beads appear to be carved. The strand consiste of beads of differing size and texture, of attractive shades of green. The tabs measure 1 3/4".