Poncho

33-38-1

From: Chile | Cautin Province | Vicinity of Temuco

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 33-38-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mapuche
Provenience Chile | Cautin Province | Vicinity of Temuco
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Wool | Pigment
Description

Nimin macun, the finest class of several types still in use. Woolen. Red with three horizontal in white (geometric pattern); sides fringed. Worn only on dress occasions and only the rich can afford this kind.

Length 144.8 cm
Width 108 cm
Credit Line Exchange with Samuel K. Lathrop, 1933

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