Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A traditional Maya garment, a sleeveless tunic or blouse worn by women, often elaborately decorated with geometric patterns and embroidery; a visual marker of status and identity in Maya art.
AP course connection
Topic 5.3: 5.3 Purpose and Audience in Indigenous American Art