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1985.29.6 - poncho

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Object Typeponcho Place MadeSouth America: Peru, Taquile Date Made1801-1839

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Object Typeponcho Place MadeSouth America: Peru, Taquile Date Made1801-1839
Accession Number 1985.29.6 Title poncho Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type poncho Date Made 1801-1839 Place Made South America: Peru, Taquile Culture Native South American Cultural Region Native South American Gender and Age men Materials and Techniques wool; appliqued; fringed; handspun; handwoven, supplementary warp, pick-up Measurements overall: 113 x 131.5 cm Description
Handwoven man's poncho. The major motif is that of the picaflora or hummingbird. The zigzag motif is Q'enko and the hooks that edge the zigzag are kuti. Neck edge is taped. Fringed. Natural dyed colours except…
Handwoven man's poncho. The major motif is that of the picaflora or hummingbird. The zigzag motif is Q'enko and the hooks that edge the zigzag are kuti. Neck edge is taped. Fringed. Natural dyed colours except the orange.
Credit Line Donated by Anne Lambert

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"1985.29.6 - poncho, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-38925. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.