1941 Print Guatemala Native Woman Dress Costume Shawl Water Carrier Ceramic LAC1

This is an excellent original 1941 halftone print of an indigenous woman of Guatemala wearing a traditional costume consisting of a skirt held up by a woven belt or sash, the traditional square-cut blouse often decorated with embroidered designs, a shawl draped over one shoulder, and handmade jewelry.

Period Paper is pleased to offer a collection of halftone prints and color lithographs of traditional Latin American costumes and national dress by the artist, Jolanda Barta. Printed on a special heavy paper stock, the images include a short descriptive caption by Dorothy Gladys Spicer. Please note that the lithographs are hand-produced by the artist. In excellent condition, these detailed and colorful images would look fantastic framed.

CONDITION

This 70+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 8.75 inches; 20 x 22 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Bartas, Jolanda. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Traditional , Handicraft, native dresses, jar, woven belt, typical clothes, huipil, ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, tzutes, clothing, Central America

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