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This is an incredibly rare, museum-quality true vintage Zinacantán Tunic (Pok\'u\'ul) from the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, featuring an exceptional provenance tag dating its collection to 1957. Hand-woven on a traditional backstrap loom by Indigenous Tzotzil Maya artisans, this garment represents the classic mid-century ceremonial style of the Zinacantán municipality before the region\'s style transitioned to modern bright florals.
The tunic is composed of heavy, tightly woven hand-spun cotton panels showcasing a classic red/pink and white vertical pinstripe pattern (28200.jpg). It features an open-sided layout with a central neck opening (28203.jpg), traditional self-fringe along the bottom edge (28200.jpg), and a small decorative hot pink yarn accent tassel at the lower corner edge (28204.jpg).
Features & Provenance
Origin: Zinacantán, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico (28201.jpg)
Date Collected: 1957 (28201.jpg)
Garment Type: Traditional Tzotzil Maya Men\'s Tunic / Poncho Vest (Pok\'u\'ul)
Construction: 100% Backstrap-loomed hand-spun cotton (28204.jpg)
Provenance Tags: Includes the original handwritten collector\'s tag detailing the exact date and location of collection (28201.jpg), as well as a charming vintage illustrated picture tag depicting a Zinacantán man in traditional dress (28202.jpg).
Condition Report
Overall Status: Great vintage ethnographic condition with excellent structural stability.
Cosmetic Wear: The fabric shows mild, authentic signs of age and handling. There is a small, localized brown spot (approx. 0.75\" across) on the left-middle side of the front panel (28200.jpg) and a tiny dark spec nearby. The hand-tied fringe at the bottom is largely intact with minor, expected fraying from storage over the decades (28200.jpg).
Flat Measurements
Width (Panel to Panel): Approx. 26 inches (28206.jpg)
Length (Top Edge to Hem, Excluding Fringe): Approx. 24.5 inches (28205.jpg)
Total Length (Including Fringe): Approx. 27 inches (28205.jpg)
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