Poncho

29494

From: Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29494
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I
Culture Area Andean
Locus Obtained at San Pedro.
Section American
Materials Wool
Description

Diamond-shaped poncho of gobelin in interlocking fret design. Kelim. Made in two peices (nearly triangular), sewed together lengthwise on the shoulder line, with opening for head. With fringed tapestry border sewed to each side. Dark and light blue, three shades of brown, yellow, white.

Diamond shaped poncho. A triangle in front and one in back. These two triangles are attached at shoulders. Neck aperture is evident. Slit tapestry. Tapestry band attached along diagonal edge has small fringe. Color(s): Tan, white, shades of green, shades of blue, and brown.

Length 89 cm
Width 60 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 745 - Field No SF

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