Ceremonial Clothing

Poncho

83-5-2

From: Southern Peruvian Highlands

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 83-5-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Quechua
Provenience Southern Peruvian Highlands
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Alpaca Wool | Wool
Description

Southern Peruvian highland poncho. Made of Alpaca and Analin dyed sheep's wool. Alternates brown with multicolored stripes. Fringe (of several colors) all around outside border of poncho. Purchased in native market at Pisac in 1957,

Length 125 cm
Width 118 cm
Credit Line Gift of Harold Walker, 1983

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