Minneapolis Institute of Art

Woman's blouse (Huipil)

Kaqchikel Maya artist

Date

c. 1960s

Medium

Cotton: supplementary weft patterning

Culture

Kaqchikel Maya

Department

Arts of the Americas

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Ceiba tree holds a sacred place in Maya tradition and beliefs. It symbolizes the 'World Tree' which sits at the center of creation: its roots sink deep into the underworld, its trunk occupies the earth realm, and its branches reach up to support the celestial vault. In San Pedro Sacatepéquez the Ceiba tree refers to the regeneration of human and plant life. It is a common motif used on cofradía textiles, where it serves as a reminder of the importance of renewing customs and traditions through community rituals. Kaqchikel Maya, Guatemala, Americas

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