Poncho
Maker
Unknown, Quechua
DateLate 20 C.
MediumWool
Dimensions60” L x 41 1/2” W
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by the Mortimer C. Howe Fund
Object numberNLA1994.04.HOW
DescriptionUsed poncho in two wide panels decoratively joined with opening left for the head. Warp consists of primarily dark brown including three wide stripes in each panel and additional stripes of various widths in yellow, orange, tan, pink, green, dark blue, and black. Some of the narrow stripes have small decorative stitch work. Attached multi-colored decorative edging and fringe.
ClassificationsTextiles
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