Poncho

30928

From: Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I, West Part

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 30928
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Pachacamac | Gravefield I, West Part
Culture Area Andean
Locus From a mummy
Section American
Materials Cotton
Description

Miniature, geometric, Arm holes in top seam

Rectangular plain weave cotton miniature "poncho". The object is made from a long rectangular piece that is folded halfway down the warp direction and stitched along the warp end. One of the selvedges is stitched together, leaving three apertures, presumably for the arms and head. Color(s): Off-white.

Length 13 cm
Width 12.7 cm
Credit Line William Pepper Peruvian Expedition; Max Uhle, subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1897
Other Number 1110G - Field No SF

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